A+
Excellent
97/100

KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 4801 BENNING ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20019
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 57% · Math 77% proficient · 90th percentile in District of Columbia
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in District of Columbia for achievement

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

97
Repit Score
out of 100
621
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%90/100reading 86th percentile, math 95th percentile among District of Columbia elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 +37 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 proficiency57% (+24 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+48 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
Black57%77%reading +30 pts, math +48 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income57%77%reading +35 pts, math +53 pts100th 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 4801 BENNING ROAD SE
City Washington
ZIP Code 20019
District 1100031
NCES School ID 110003100419
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20019

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,394
Per Capita Income $32,391
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%
High School or Higher 85.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $418,400
Median Rent $1,160
Owner-Occupied 39.7%
Renter-Occupied 60.3%
View full data for ZIP 20019 →

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Student Demographics

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

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 96.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Two or More Races 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 621
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS has a Repit School Score of 97 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 - Promise Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS has 621 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS serve?
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS receive per student?
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS receives $32,978 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS in 20019 ▼
Avg Home Value
$354,847
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,050
1-Year Change
-2.4%
% Renters
60.3%

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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