KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS

4801 BENNING ROAD SE
Washington, DC 20019

www.kippdc.org

Charter School 221 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

KIPP DC LEAP Academy PCS is a public charter school located in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in early childhood education (typically preschool through kindergarten), the school is part of the extensive KIPP DC network, which is dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college, careers, and beyond. The academy focuses on fostering a strong academic foundation while prioritizing character development, aiming to create a joyful and supportive learning environment for its youngest learners.

As a member of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) family, LEAP Academy emphasizes high expectations, a rigorous curriculum, and a "whole-child" approach to education. The school promotes close partnerships between educators and families to ensure that students develop the necessary social-emotional and foundational academic skills to thrive as they transition into primary school. By focusing on small-group instruction and individualized attention, the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all students in the District.

221

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	10
Black	209

Black
209 (95.0%)
Hispanic
10 (4.5%)
White
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP DC PCS
Phone:	(202)582-5327
Website:	http://www.kippdc.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 221