Serving 390 students in grades 1-4, Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs's student population of 390 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
96%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is ranked #128 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs often compared to?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
390 students attend Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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