KIPP SHARP PREP
KIPP SHARP PREP is a large elementary in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades PK–04 with 904 students. The district invests $12,423 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.
Student Body & Demographics at KIPP SHARP PREP
Academic Outcomes at KIPP SHARP PREP
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 36th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
- 82% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
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.