A
Very Good
90/100

KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS

📚 01 – 04 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 421 P STREET NW, Washington, DC 20001
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 41% · Math 69% proficient · 77th percentile in District of Columbia
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against District of Columbia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
370
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%77/100reading 65th percentile, math 88th percentile among District of Columbia elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with District of Columbia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in District of Columbia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (+8 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency69% (+40 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the District of Columbia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%67%reading +10 pts, math +38 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income27%57%reading +5 pts, math +33 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 421 P STREET NW
City Washington
ZIP Code 20001
District 1100031
NCES School ID 110003100463
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20001

Understanding the community around KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $133,211
Per Capita Income $88,836
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.1%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $823,800
Median Rent $2,458
Owner-Occupied 34.3%
Renter-Occupied 65.7%
View full data for ZIP 20001 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
White 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 370
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS has 370 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS serve?
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS serves grades 01 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS receive per student?
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS receives $32,978 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS in 20001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$631,734
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,659
1-Year Change
-1.5%
% Renters
65.7%

Other Schools in 20001

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026