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Kipp Charlotte
Elementary School · Kipp: Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
931 Wilann Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Math 33% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Charlotte score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp Charlotte sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,065
Median home value
$273,800
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Devonshire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Hidden Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Intellicor International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp: Charlotte
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Charlotte is listed in KIPP: Charlotte; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Charlotte
Kipp Charlotte is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Kipp: Charlotte, serving approximately 932 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,621 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Charlotte
What grades does Kipp Charlotte serve?
Kipp Charlotte serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Charlotte?
Kipp Charlotte has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Charlotte?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Charlotte is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Charlotte rank in NC?
Kipp Charlotte ranks #2,621 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kipp Charlotte's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Charlotte has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Charlotte?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Charlotte has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kipp Charlotte a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Charlotte is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Charlotte a Title I school?
No, Kipp Charlotte is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Charlotte?
96.9% of students at Kipp Charlotte qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (704) 537-2044
- Area population (ZIP 28215)
- 65,789
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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