KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

4801 BENNING ROAD SE
Washington, DC 20019

www.kippdc.org

Charter School 422 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP DC KEY Academy is a high-performing public charter middle school located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is part of the extensive KIPP DC network, which is known for its rigorous academic approach, structured learning environment, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for success in college and beyond. The academy operates with a mission to provide a high-quality education that equips students with the character traits and academic skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges and excel in higher education.

The school is characterized by its extended school day and year, which provide students with additional time for core subjects as well as enrichment activities. KIPP DC KEY Academy prioritizes a culture of high expectations and community, fostering strong relationships between students, families, and faculty. By emphasizing both academic excellence and personal development, the school strives to close the opportunity gap and ensure that its graduates are prepared to compete in a global society.

422

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	23
Black	396
Pacific Islander	3

Black
396 (93.8%)
Hispanic
23 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)582-5477
Website:	http://www.kippdc.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 94