At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. 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
- 123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.4:1
What the reported data says about KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Washington. It is one of 20 current school records connected to KIPP DC PCS. NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 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 Black (97.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.4 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.77
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black97.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in KIPP DC PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
251 reported students
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades 01–04
314 reported students
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
244 reported students
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
224 reported students
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades 01–04
343 reported students
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
212 reported students
Public schools near KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
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 DC - Heights Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 408 | under 0.1 mi |
| Moten ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 216 | 0.3 mi |
| Excel Academy Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–08 | 363 | 0.4 mi |
| Savoy ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 0.5 mi |
| DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES Elementary · Charter · DC Prep PCS | PK–03 | 409 | 0.6 mi |
| Ketcham ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 244 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
What grades does KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS serve?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in KIPP DC PCS.
How many students attend KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 123 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 282 students and 21.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS in?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS is part of KIPP DC PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS (under 0.1 mi), Moten ES (0.3 mi), Excel Academy (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.