KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

www.kippma.org

Charter School 646 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

KIPP Academy Boston, located in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school is founded on the belief that every child, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence. Its educational model emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school hours, and a strong culture of character development, all designed to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond.

At the core of KIPP Academy Boston’s mission is a deep commitment to its students and the local community. The school places a heavy focus on personalized support, mentorship, and fostering a "team and family" environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. By maintaining high expectations and providing a structured, supportive classroom setting, the school aims to close the opportunity gap and empower its graduates to lead fulfilling lives and contribute positively to their communities.

646

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	235
Black	382
Two or More	20
American Indian	5

Black
382 (59.1%)
Hispanic
235 (36.4%)
Two or More
20 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
White
4 (0.6%)

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:	No
District:	KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Phone:	(617)393-5682
Website:	http://www.kippma.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	72
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	51.2%
Male	315	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)