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Kipp Strive Charter School

1444 Lucile Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310Atlanta Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Charter
404
Students
Total enrolled
$24,033
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 68% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 404 students in grades 05–08 in Atlanta, Georgia.
68% above average funding
District spends $24,033 per pupil, 68% more than the national average of $14,347.
14.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Kipp Strive Charter School is a mid-sized middle in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades 05–08 with 404 students. The district invests $24,033 per student — 68% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Kipp Strive Charter School

404
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution202 male · 202 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 404 students
Student Composition
98%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black98%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130012003823

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,033Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,033
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,575
Student Support$4,566
Administration$2,884
Operations$3,605
Other$2,403
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,033 spent per student, an estimated $10,647 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
69%
State government
15.6%
Local (property tax)
68.7%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,033/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Charles R. Drew Charter SchoolMorris Brandon Elementary SchoolSara Rawson Smith Elementary SchoolWoodson Park Academy School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Willis A. Sutton Middle SchoolDavid T Howard Middle SchoolJohn Lewis Invictus AcademyRalph Bunche Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
North Atlanta High SchoolMidtown High SchoolMaynard Jackson High SchoolBenjamin E. Mays High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyFulton County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAtlanta Public Schools →
Phone: (404)753-1530
NCES ID: 130012003823
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Atlanta seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
North Atlanta High School
2,316 students · 09–12
● 42 opp24% FRL
High
Midtown High School
1,602 students · 09–12
19% FRL
Mid
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
1,548 students · 06–08
● 51 opp35% FRL
High
Maynard Jackson High School
1,474 students · 09–12
● 29 opp44% FRL
High
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,337 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
David T Howard Middle School
1,119 students · 06–08
● 33 opp19% FRL
High
Frederick Douglass High School
1,112 students · 09–12
100% FRL
High
D. M. Therrell High School
973 students · 09–12
● 33 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1444 Lucile Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.