At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423
KIPP Heartwood Academy: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about KIPP Heartwood Academy
KIPP Heartwood Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to KIPP Heartwood Academy District. NCES reports 423 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.8%) and Asian (32.4%). English learners represent 37.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP Heartwood Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic64.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian32.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near KIPP Heartwood Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Middle · Charter · Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District | 05–08 | 416 | under 0.1 mi |
| ACE Empower Academy Middle · Charter · ACE Empower Academy District | 05–08 | 189 | 0.8 mi |
| ACE Esperanza Middle Middle · Charter · ACE Esperanza Middle District | 05–08 | 205 | 0.8 mi |
| Bridges Academy Middle · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | 07–08 | 274 | 0.9 mi |
| Renaissance at Mathson Middle · Alum Rock Union Elementary | 06–08 | 326 | 0.9 mi |
| College Connection Academy Middle · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | 07–08 | 213 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP Heartwood Academy
What grades does KIPP Heartwood Academy serve?
KIPP Heartwood Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in KIPP Heartwood Academy District.
How many students attend KIPP Heartwood Academy?
KIPP Heartwood Academy reported 423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 427 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP Heartwood Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 423 students and 24.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP Heartwood Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP Heartwood Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of KIPP Heartwood Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is KIPP Heartwood Academy in?
KIPP Heartwood Academy is part of KIPP Heartwood Academy District, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP Heartwood Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), ACE Empower Academy (0.8 mi), ACE Esperanza Middle (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.