KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Summary:

KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving 385 students in grades 1-4, with a predominantly African American student population.

While KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS has a mission to provide a high-quality education, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the District of Columbia average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.3% of 3rd-grade students and 10.1% of 4th-grade students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the District of Columbia averages of 28.2% and 34.9%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 12.9% of 3rd-grade students and 11.4% of 4th-grade students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS were proficient or better, compared to the District of Columbia averages of 29.9% and 28.5%. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of District of Columbia elementary schools and has received a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger for the past few years.

Interestingly, while KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS has struggled academically, other KIPP schools in the area, such as KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS, have performed significantly better on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, the school's challenges appear to be rooted in both academic and socioeconomic factors, as KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS serves a student population that is predominantly from low-income backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-4

5300 Blaine Street NE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 398-6811

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,859

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Asian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

See top rated District Of Columbia elementary schools

Compare KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.2%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is 13.8. 6 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is $24,859, which is the 6^th highest among 6 elementary schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS 106^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

KIPP Dc Pcs:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Dc Pcs 38^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Compare

Rank History for all students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2017	58.99	37^th	108	65.7%
2018	60.98	37^th	120	69.2%
2019	56.36	48^th	122	60.7%
2022	16.93	92^nd	97	5.2%
2023	27.76	92^nd	128	28.1%
2024	22.90	106^th	126	15.9%

See the entire list of District Of Columbia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.35	42^nd	53	20.8%
2024	26.78	42^nd	55	23.6%

See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.27	42^nd	110	61.8%
2019	59.33	41^st	117	65.0%

See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.42	17^th	90	81.1%
2019	82.43	7^th	91	92.3%

See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.18	32^nd	113	71.7%
2019	51.58	48^th	113	57.5%

See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	71.56	18^th	100	82.0%
2019	72.21	22^nd	106	79.2%
2024	29.76	49^th	63	22.2%

See the entire list of Best District Of Columbia Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS.

If you have first-hand knowledge about KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	268	0	4	0	0	10	282
2016	4	318	0	2	0	0	0	324
2017	0	355	1	6	2	1	0	365
2018	0	387	0	2	2	0	0	391
2019	0	408	0	3	1	0	0	412
2020	1	396	0	5	0	0	1	403
2021	1	405	0	3	0	0	1	410
2022	1	386	0	2	1	0	0	390
2023	1	375	1	7	1	0	0	385
2024	0	375	3	11	1	0	0	390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	282	29.0	9.7	100
2016	324	23.0	14.0	99.4
2017	365	26.7	13.6	n/a
2018	391	27.0	14.4	n/a
2019	412	28.2	14.5	n/a
2020	403	29.0	13.8	n/a
2021	410	29.8	13.7	n/a
2022	390	34.0	11.4	n/a
2023	385	30.7	12.5	n/a
2024	390	28.2	13.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	282	29.0	9.7	100
2016	324	23.0	14.0	99.4
2017	365	26.7	13.6	n/a
2018	391	27.0	14.4	n/a
2019	412	28.2	14.5	n/a
2020	403	29.0	13.8	n/a
2021	410	29.8	13.7	n/a
2022	390	34.0	11.4	n/a
2023	385	30.7	12.5	n/a
2024	390	28.2	13.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,099 (11.4%)	$16,344 (88.6%)	$18,443
2020	$2,071 (9.8%)	$19,009 (90.2%)	$21,080
2021	$2,077 (10.5%)	$17,742 (89.5%)	$19,818
2022	$6,696 (25.6%)	$19,489 (74.4%)	$26,185
2023	$3,723 (15.0%)	$21,136 (85.0%)	$24,859

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 128 Elementary schools	32.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS)	49	14.8	34.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	64.3	15.3	49%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS)	27	8	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	36.4	9	27.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS)	45.3	22.5	22.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	64.1	18.3	45.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS)	33.4	18.8	14.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	42.8	18	24.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	412	385	6.6%
African American	408	375	8.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	390	28	13.8		0 (0.0%)	375 (96.2%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.9	106^th of 126 public elementary schools	15.9%		27.8	92^nd of 128 public elementary schools	28.1%	14		15.3	10.1					12.9	11.4					$24,859	$3,723	$21,136
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	270	18	15.0		0 (0.0%)	266 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$20,407	$2,554	$17,853
DC Scholars PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5601 East Capitol Street SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Scholars PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 559-6138	491	35	14.0		0 (0.0%)	464 (94.5%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	24.2	103^rd of 126 public elementary schools	18.3%		23.3	108^th of 128 public elementary schools	15.6%	5		12.2	20.0	8.3	20.4	23.4	20.8	12.2	14.4	10.4	4.2	14.9	18.8	$22,355	$4,282	$18,073
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5600 East Capitol Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 975-2100	342	27	12.6		25 (7.3%)	249 (72.8%)	32 (9.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.4%)	32.9	78^th of 126 public elementary schools	38.1%		26.7	100^th of 128 public elementary schools	21.9%	22	28.6	20.9	17.5	21.4				22.7	10.0	21.4				$22,038	$1,693	$20,345
Drew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Eads St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6040	189	25	7.7		3 (1.6%)	176 (93.1%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	109^th of 126 public elementary schools	13.5%		19.9	119^th of 128 public elementary schools	7.0%	10	9.5	8.7	26.3	9.5				8.7	5.3	4.7				$34,440	$4,904	$29,536
Nalle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 50th St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6280	307	35	8.8		0 (0.0%)	268 (87.3%)	37 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	26.9	98^th of 126 public elementary schools	22.2%		28.1	91^st of 128 public elementary schools	28.9%	7		16.7	10.7	8.8				30.6	7.1	8.8				$30,871	$4,436	$26,436
C.W. Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 53rd St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3188	261	23	11.2		3 (1.1%)	238 (91.2%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	21.9	112^th of 126 public elementary schools	11.1%		20.4	117^th of 128 public elementary schools	8.6%	5	5.6	12.5	18.8	9.1				9.3	9.4					$32,024	$4,942	$27,081
Burrville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Division Ave. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6020	236	21	11.1		1 (0.4%)	223 (94.5%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.8	113^th of 126 public elementary schools	10.3%		27.3	96^th of 128 public elementary schools	25.0%	17	7.1	11.4	8.7	21.4				8.6	4.4	7.1				$27,467	$4,020	$23,447
DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School	Public, Charter	PK-K	913 55th St NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Wildflower PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 996-8371	28	4	7.0		0 (0.0%)	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$72,661	$33,094	$39,567
Smothers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Brooks St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3600	232	24	9.5		1 (0.4%)	210 (90.5%)	20 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24	104^th of 126 public elementary schools	17.5%		26.8	98^th of 128 public elementary schools	23.4%	6	11.5	2.8		15.4					3.9					$34,216	$4,392	$29,824

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

How many students attend KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS?

Students at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What district is KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS in?

KIPP Dc Pcs

Is KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS a good school?

KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS ranks in the bottom 15.9% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

Rate KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

DCDistrict Of Columbia Elementary School Rankings

DCDistrict Of Columbia District Rankings

Schools in Washington, DC

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.