District Overview
KIPP DC PCS operates as an active, independent public charter school district serving the vibrant urban community of Washington, D.C. Headquartered at 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, this large-city district offers a complete academic pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, KIPP DC manages a cohesive network of 20 operational school campuses across the nation's capital, offering families an accessible, continuous educational pathway designed to build academic excellence, strong character, and lifelong leadership skills.

According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a diverse student body of 7,407 children, anchored by a prominent early childhood foundation of nearly 1,000 pre-kindergarten learners alongside robust elementary, middle, and high school cohorts. Supporting this student population is an expansive workforce of over 2,750 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional framework is powered by approximately 1,177 full-time teachers and nearly 229 instructional aides, complemented by more than 1,345 dedicated support staff personnel. This substantial staffing commitment ensures that students throughout the district receive tailored academic guidance, comprehensive wraparound services, and dedicated classroom support at every stage of their development.
20
Total Schools
7,407
Total Students
1,176.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC PCS
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic191
Black7,161
Asian5
Two or More2
American Indian18
Pacific Islander11
  • Black
    7,161 (96.7%)
  • Hispanic
    191 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.2%)
  • White
    16 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in KIPP DC PCS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle6
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:20 Charter Schools
Number of schools:20
Students:7,407*
Teachers (FTE):1,176.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in KIPP DC PCS
Found 20 Schools
Charter School 224 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
Charter School 343 Students
Elementary School 1st - 4th
Charter School 221 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
Charter School 212 Students
Charter School 388 Students
Charter School 341 Students