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KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 K–4

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 4801 BENNING ROAD SE Phone 202-582-1390 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Krystal Butler
krystal.butler@kippdc.org

School Hours 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
3:30p.m.-6:00p.m.

Before and after care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

KIPP DC Promise Academy, located at our Benning Campus, educates children in grades Kindergarten through 4. Our elementary schools prepare students with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful middle schools. At KIPP DC, we commit to providing students with academic excellence, joy and sense of belonging, highly effective teachers and leaders, safe and nurturing learning environments, and a commitment to college readiness. Upon completion of 4th grade, Promise students move onto KIPP DC KEY Academy on the same campus.

Feeder Pattern

KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day

Additional Enrichment Offered

Books and Basketball, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance with Mr. Sorto, Poetry, Mastermind's Tutoring, Promise Suns (Student Choir), Robotics, Flag Football

Points of Pride

• Promise Academy is a National Blue Ribbon School recipient!
• We pride ourselves in engaging in lessons that are relevant to student experiences.
• We believe families are partners in education and commit to supporting your student from preschool through high school and beyond. We offer enriching experiences, regular communication, and opportunities to elevate student and family voices.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website. Learn more about this school’s Charter and Financial disclosure statements from the Public Charter School Board at PCSB School Profile Page. Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 614 Student Demographics

96% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

4% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences 1. Children of Staff
2. Transfer
3. Sibling Attending
4. Twin Offered
5. Sibling Offered School Resources
KIPP DC Enrollment

Additional Resources

School Report Card

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

K

189

0

1

82

1

2

70

1

3

46

0

4

83

0

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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