Kipp Gulfton Lower School
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Kipp Gulfton Lower School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Kipp Gulfton Lower School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 559 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1741st out of 4,319 elementary schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 10711 Kipp Way, Houston, TX 77099
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Kipp Inc Charter School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,133
- Graduation Rate: 74.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.6
- Enrolled Students: 3,864
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 559
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 276 (49.4%)
- Females: 283 (50.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 48 (8.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 490 (87.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 538 (96.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 90 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 450 | 80.5% |
| White | 7 | 1.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 163 | 29.2% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 18.4% |
| 1st Grade | 99 | 17.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 52 | 9.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 47 | 8.4% |
| 5th Grade | 95 | 17.0% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
4.8
District:
4.0
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
30.0%
District:
49.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
11.8%
District:
15.1%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
3.6%
District:
7.4%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
10.9%
District:
2.2%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$78,827
District:
$80,304
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$51,249
District:
$50,708
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$46,075
District:
$44,725
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$51,245
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$54,596
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$56,129
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$66,705
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Kipp Gulfton Lower School!
Sponsored Links
Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Kipp Gulfton Lower School performed on average about the same as other schools across the state on TAKS state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
AYP and Performance (2010)
Overall AYP Met: Yes
TAKS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 96.0% | 86.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 74.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 81.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 84.0% | 83.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 76.0% | 85.0% |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 80.0% | 83.0% |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 87.0% | 83.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 78.0% | 88.0% |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 81.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 75.0% | 81.0% |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Briarmeadow Charter School PK-5 | 406 Students | 0.08 miles away |  5 out of 5 | |
| Baker-Ripley Charter School KG-2 | 99 Students | 1.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Promise Charter Schools--Baker-Ripley Campus KG-5 | 145 Students | 1.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Ser-Ninos Charter Elementary School PK-5 | 495 Students | 2.0 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Texas Virtual Academy at Southwest 3-9 | 2,120 Students | 2.0 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Charter School PK-8 | 482 Students | 2.0 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Energized for Excellence Early Childhood School PK-KG | 1,215 Students | 2.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| Energized for Excellence Academy 1-5 | 1,115 Students | 2.5 miles away |  4 out of 5 | |
| Girls & Boys Preparatory Academy Elementary PK-4 | 418 Students | 3.3 miles away |  4.5 out of 5 | |
| Harmony Elementary School KG-9 | 594 Students | 4.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Kipp Gulfton Lower School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Cut the Credit and Save You Some Money
Today's society glorifies a get-it-now mentality. Children learn this early. You probably noticed...
Today's society glorifies a get-it-now mentality. Children learn this early. You probably noticed...
Parent and Family Involvement in School
When visiting my grandson's school, I often hear administrators and teachers complaining that not...
When visiting my grandson's school, I often hear administrators and teachers complaining that not...
Is Your Child Happy at School?
As a parent, you'd love to have your child share all of his feelings with you. It would be so easy...
As a parent, you'd love to have your child share all of his feelings with you. It would be so easy...