KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS
Charter School
224 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
KIPP DC Grow Academy is a public charter elementary school located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. As part of the extensive KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) DC network, the school operates with a focus on college and career readiness, utilizing a structured academic environment designed to close the opportunity gap. The academy serves students in early childhood grades—typically Pre-K3 through kindergarten—aiming to build a strong foundational base for lifelong learning through rigorous instruction and character development.
The school is characterized by a "high expectations, high support" culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of core values such as grit, zest, and optimism. By integrating a long school day, personalized learning, and a community-oriented approach, Grow Academy seeks to ensure that its youngest students are well-prepared for the transition to upper-elementary education. Families interested in the school’s specific curriculum, enrollment deadlines, or campus mission are encouraged to visit the official KIPP DC website, which serves as the hub for all schools within the network.
The school is characterized by a "high expectations, high support" culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of core values such as grit, zest, and optimism. By integrating a long school day, personalized learning, and a community-oriented approach, Grow Academy seeks to ensure that its youngest students are well-prepared for the transition to upper-elementary education. Families interested in the school’s specific curriculum, enrollment deadlines, or campus mission are encouraged to visit the official KIPP DC website, which serves as the hub for all schools within the network.
224
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 217 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black217 (96.9%)
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Hispanic4 (1.8%)
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White2 (0.9%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | KIPP DC PCS |
| Phone: | (202)986-4769 |
| Website: | http://www.kippdc.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 224 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
147
Kindergarten
77
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 147 |
| Kindergarten | 77 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 112 | 50% |
| Male | 112 | 50% |
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