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KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

5300 BLAINE STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019 · (202) 398-6811 · District of Columbia
GRADES 01–04ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL388 STUDENTS
Enrollment
388
Elementary
DISTRICT 323 · STATE 348
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
98
Grade 2
105
Grade 3
105
Grade 4
80
Student demographics
Hispanic
103%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 19%
Black
37597%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 62%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20653%
Female
18247%

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Test scores

DC CAPE 2024-25 . % Meeting + Exceeding
English Language Arts
13.3%
DC avg 37.9%
Math
11.6%
DC avg 27.5%
Source: DC CAPE. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
388
-3 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.5:1
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
97%
was 99%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS

KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is an elementary school of reasonably sized scale in Washington, District of Columbia, overseen by KIPP DC PCS, educateing 388 students in grades 1 through 4.

Within KIPP DC PCS, which oversees 20 schools and 7,372 students, KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS records that nearly all students (97%) are Black. The remainder consists of 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 42% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.3:1. The state averages around 11.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, census data for District of Columbia shows median household income runs about $109,870, roughly 64% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is one of 247 public schools in District of Columbia (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students).

The closest other public school is KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site. KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 391 students in 2018 compared to 388 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

District of Columbia at a glance

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Population
681,294
Census ACS
Median income
$109,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
247
94,385 students

Quick facts

School name
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
District
KIPP DC PCS
Address
5300 BLAINE STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019
Phone
(202) 398-6811
County
District of Columbia
Level
Elementary
Grade range
01–04
Total enrollment
388
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110003100488
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS
What is the total enrollment at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS enrolls approximately 388 students in grades 01-04.
What age range does KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS serve?
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS serves students from grade 01 through grade 04.
How many students per teacher at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS.
How diverse is KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS?
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS reports a student body of 3% Hispanic, 97% Black, 0% Asian.
What district is KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS in?
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS is part of KIPP DC PCS.
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