KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20020 · Kipp Dc Pcs
#25 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#14594 of 50,301 nationally
About KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS is a charter elementary located in Washington, in the Kipp Dc Pcs school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 25th of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 282.
There are 235 schools in Washington; KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS ranks 43rd of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
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Frequently asked questions
Is KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS a good school?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS has a Success Index (US) of 65.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #25 of 142 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS ranks #25 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #14594 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS had 282 students in 2025.
Is KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS a elementary school or a high school?
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.