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Kipp North Philadelphia Cs
Elementary School · KIPP North Philadelphia CS
2539 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Enrollment
670
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
670
Student-Teacher
15.6:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,001 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#105 of 300
public schools
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Kipp North Philadelphia Cs
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of KIPP North Philadelphia CS. Kipp North Philadelphia Cs serves approximately 670 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Kipp North Philadelphia Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,001 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Kipp North Philadelphia Cs show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Kipp North Philadelphia Cs sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
50% of students at Kipp North Philadelphia Cs were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Kipp North Philadelphia Cs — Students at Kipp North Philadelphia Cs score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Kipp North Philadelphia Cs Compares
See how Kipp North Philadelphia Cs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2539 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kipp North Philadelphia Cs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. (rated 5.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Kenderton El Sch (rated 5.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Dunbar Paul L Sch (rated 5.5/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.0 mi | 3.3 |
| TECH Freire CS Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Duckrey Tanner Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 3.7 |
| HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Hartranft John F Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Kenderton El Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Bethune Mary McLeod Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.1 |
| The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Laboratory CS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 1.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$30,974
Median Home Value
$73,000
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
Population
31,627
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
51.5%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
38.8
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|---|---|
| Brecknock El Sch Shillington, PA | 5.2 |
| Carmichaels Area El Ctr Carmichaels, PA | 5.2 |
| Cook-Wissahickon Sch Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 |
| Frazier El Sch Perryopolis, PA | 5.2 |
| Independence CS West Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 |
| Mastery CS-Smedley Campus Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kipp North Philadelphia Cs
What grades does Kipp North Philadelphia Cs serve?
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp North Philadelphia Cs?
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp North Philadelphia Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp North Philadelphia Cs is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp North Philadelphia Cs rank in PA?
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs ranks #2,001 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kipp North Philadelphia Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp North Philadelphia Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 North Philadelphia Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp North Philadelphia Cs has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp North Philadelphia Cs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp North Philadelphia Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp North Philadelphia Cs a Title I school?
No, Kipp North Philadelphia Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp North Philadelphia Cs?
99.6% of students at Kipp North Philadelphia Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (215) 294-8596
Resources & Links
District
KIPP North Philadelphia CS- District Enrollment
- 670
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,313
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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