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Kipp Climb Academy

8805 Ferndale, Houston, TX 77017 · (832)230-0578

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–4
Enrollment
818
FTE teachers
40
Student/teacher
20.4:1
District
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Designation
Charter

About this school

Kipp Climb Academy is a elementary school located in Houston, TX, serving grades -1–4 and approximately 818 students. Operated by Kipp Texas Public Schools, the campus sits about 9.2 miles from The Houston's newsroom and is part of The Houston's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20.4:1. That ratio is above the state average for TX, suggesting larger class sizes than the regional norm.

Kipp Climb Academy operates as a publicly funded charter school. These designations affect funding, enrollment policy, and the kinds of state and federal accountability measures the campus is subject to.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Houston publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Houston considering elementary placement, Kipp Climb Academy is one of the campuses The Houston regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Kipp Climb Academy? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Kipp Climb Academy". For more education coverage, see thehouston.org/schools or browse The Houston's latest reporting at thehouston.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kipp Climb Academy located?
Kipp Climb Academy is located at 8805 Ferndale in Houston, TX 77017.
What grades does Kipp Climb Academy serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 4 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Kipp Climb Academy?
Approximately 818 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Kipp Climb Academy?
Kipp Climb Academy is part of Kipp Texas Public Schools (NCES LEA ID: 4800264).
Is Kipp Climb Academy a charter or magnet school?
Yes — Kipp Climb Academy operates as a publicly funded charter school.

Coverage from The Houston

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Houston from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-22.

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