At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia other enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 13 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 8.6:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Washington. It is one of 20 current school records connected to KIPP DC PCS. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 13 combined / other schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 90 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the District of Columbia median of 8.6:1 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 (94.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.4 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
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White0.5%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black94.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- 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 - Grow Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
224 reported students
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
212 reported students
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
244 reported students
KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
251 reported students
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
282 reported students
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS
Elementary · Grades 01–04
314 reported students
Public schools near KIPP DC - LEAP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Terrace Education Campus Other · District of Columbia Public Schools | 03–12 | 125 | 1.6 mi |
| St. Coletta Special Education PCS Other · Charter · St. Coletta Special Education PCS | PK–12 | 250 | 2.3 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Oklahoma Avenue Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 84 | 2.4 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Lincoln Park Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 61 | 3.1 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 39 | 3.2 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 98 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS
What grades does KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS serve?
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in KIPP DC PCS.
How many students attend KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 13 District of Columbia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 221 students and 15.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 8.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP DC - LEAP 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 - LEAP Academy PCS in?
KIPP DC - LEAP 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 - LEAP Academy PCS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River Terrace Education Campus (1.6 mi), St. Coletta Special Education PCS (2.3 mi), AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Oklahoma Avenue (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.