KIPP: Columbus

2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT

www.kippcolumbus.org

At KIPP, we believe.
We believe in the creation of inspired lives produced by desire,
discipline, and dedication.
We are not frightened by the challenges of reality but believe that we
can change our world and our place within it.
We work, plan, create, and dream. Our talent, character, and
integrity will be the tools we need to build a better tomorrow.
We believe that we can take this place, this time, and the people
here and build a better place, a better time, and a better people.
As a team and a family, we will either find a way or make one.

In 2006, a group of committed educational and community

leaders won a competition to attract the KIPP network of high
performing free, public, college preparatory schools to Columbus.
In 2008, KIPP Columbus began enrolling 5th graders and opened its
first middle school, KIPP Journey Academy, in the Linden
neighborhood.
In the spring of 2016, this first class of KIPP Columbus students will
graduate from high school and matriculate to college in the fall.
Current students served on our new campus off Agler Road face
many of the same challenges as those we now refer to as alumni.
All students qualify for free breakfast and lunch, and many
incoming 5th grade students are two or more years behind grade
level. However, KIPP students persevere with a sense of grit and
optimism to prove the possible on their journey to and through
college.

Every minute of the school day is infused with building the

knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college
and life. In a safe and supportive environment, students grow as
people and scholars. By creating a transformational education for
our students, we ensure that they have the opportunity to live lives
full of choice and meaning.
Our KIPPsters matriculate to some of the Columbuss best collegepreparatory high schools, have received nearly 2 million dollars in
high school scholarships, and will continue to build a better
tomorrow as they attend colleges across the nation.
In partnership with our community, KIPP Columbus continues to
positively impact the life trajectory of our students, and it is with a
relentless commitment to KIPPs mission of to and through college
that we enter the years ahead prepared to expand our impact.
To and though,
The Honorable Algenon L. Marbley
Chairman of the Board

Hannah D. Powell
Executive Director

KIPP:
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network
of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public
charter schools with a track record of preparing students in
underserved communities for success in college and in life.

180+
SCHOOLS

70,000+
STUDENTS

Nationwide
KIPP Columbus

KIPP: Columbus
KIPP Columbus opened its doors in 2008 with 50 fifth grade
students as KIPP Journey Academy. In 2014-2015, we served
over 600 students in grades 5th through 8th, and K-1. We will
expand our impact to serve nearly 2,000 students in grades
K-12 by the end of the decade.

2014-2015
2
SCHOOLS

K-1, 5-8
GRADES SERVED

Over 600
TOTAL ENROLLMENT

Currently, KIPP Columbus has two schools, KIPP Columbus Elementary and
KIPP Columbus Middle, serving nearly 800 students in grades K-2 and 5-8.

PLANS FOR EXPANDED IMPACT

2008

KIPP Journey Academy

2015

KIPP Columbus Elementary

KIPP Columbus Middle

2016

KIPP Columbus
Primary

KIPP Columbus
Elementary

KIPP Columbus
Middle

KIPP Columbus
High

Environmental
Center

Serving nearly 2,000 students in grades K-12 by the end of the decade.

WHAT YOU
MEASURE MATTERS
At KIPP Columbus, we understand that a singular focus on any one
measure or assessment of the health of the school can create
an incomplete picture of our success inside and outside the
classroom.
Therefore, the KIPP Foundation uses the Healthy Schools and
Regions (HSR) framework to provide a holistic set of indicators by
which we measure our progress.
At KIPP Columbus, we continuously guide and evaluate our
effectiveness through testing, surveys, and personal feedback.
Most importantly, we use The Six Essential Questions to provide a
yardstick by which we can measure our schools progress and
ensure we are focused on our mission and vision as we expand our
impact.

SIX ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

ARE WE SERVING THE

CHILDREN WHO NEED US?
QUESTION 2

ARE OUR STUDENTS

STAYING WITH US?
QUESTION 3

ARE OUR STUDENTS PROGRESSING

AND ACHIEVING ACADEMICALLY?
QUESTION 4

ARE OUR ALUMNI CLIMBING THE

MOUNTAIN TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE?
QUESTION 5

ARE WE BUILDING A
SUSTAINABLE PEOPLE MODEL?
QUESTION 6

ARE WE BUILDING A
SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL MODEL?

ARE WE SERVING THE

CHILDREN WHO NEED US?

638
STUDENTS SERVED

100%
ELIGIBLE FOR FREE/
REDUCED MEALS

11%
STUDENTS WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS

ETHNICITY
87% African American
5 % Multiracial
5% Other/Hispanic
3% White
*Data is taken from the 2013-2014 academic school year

KIPP Columbus seeks to support the students who

need us most in our community. To evaluate our
effectiveness at achieving this directive, we track
key demographic indicators of our students and
focus our recruitment efforts on specific highneeds neighborhoods within the city.

ARE OUR STUDENTS

STAYING WITH US?

9%

STUDENT ATTRITTION
Our goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to attend
college and experience a life filled with opportunity and choice.
We actively recognize that this takes more than just enrolling them
at KIPP Columbus; we must keep them here. As such, we closely
monitor our attrition rate as a lead indicator of how well we are
maintaining our commitment to our KIPPsters and their families.

*Data is taken from the 2014-2015 academic school year

ARE OUR STUDENTS PROGRESSING

AND ACHIEVING ACADEMICALLY?

OUR APPROACH:

Each year, every student at KIPP Columbus takes the Ohio Achievement
Assessment (OAA). The results allow us to gauge our KIPPsters academic
progress compared to other schools in the region and state.

*Please note that this data will be updated by March 1, 2016.

*Data is taken from the 2013-2014 academic school year

2014-2015 PARCC Proficiency Levels by Subject

2014-2015 PARCC Proficiency Levels for the Outgoing 8th Grade Class

*Data is taken from the 2014-2015 academic school year

Class of 2019 (8th Graders) Cohort Reading and Math

Performance Over Four Years
KIPP Columbus & Columbus City Schools*

The longitudinal data of our 8th grade KIPPsters before they complete
their time with KIPP is one of the best indicators of the impact of a KIPP
education. Over the course of four years, the Class of 2019 cohort moved
from significantly underperforming compared to their peers in Columbus
City School, to outperforming them in both reading and in math.

*Data is taken from the 2014-2015 academic school year

KIPP Columbus Middle outperformed Columbus City

Schools in 8 out of 11 subjects in grades 5-8 on the
Ohio PARCC Assessment for the 2014-2015 school
year.*

5th Grade Math

5th Grade Reading

5th Grade Science

6th Grade Math

6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Social Studies

7th Grade Math

7th Grade Reading

8th Grade Math

8th Grade Reading

8th Grade Science

Value Added Index Gain Comparison

KIPP Columbus Middle & Columbus City Schools
Please note, this information will be updated to reflect 2014-2015
by March 1, 2016

*Data is taken from the 2014-2015 academic school year

2014-2015 NWEA MAP Results

On average, all KIPPsters are achieving more than one year of
growth in every academic year at KIPP. In math, students
averaged two or more years worth of growth in just one year.

Average Magnitude of Growth

Mathematics (Fall to Spring 2015)

KIPP Columbus calculates student growth on the NWEA MAP

(Measures of Academic Progress) assessment, which allows us to
measure each students baseline at the beginning of the year
and then their growth compared to their peers nationally. The
growth magnitude measures a students absolute growth
relative to typical growth. A growth magnitude of 1 means the
student exactly met typical growth (but did not exceed it).
*Data is taken from the 2014-2015 academic school year

As part of our sponsorship contract with the Fordham Foundation, we are

required to set and measure our progress toward specific goals. The
academic performance measures below reflect FY14 and will be
updated by March 1, 2016.

*Please note that this information will be updated by March 1, 2016

ARE OUR ALUMNI CLIMBING

THE MOUNTAIN TO AND
THOUGH COLLEGE?
STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED FROM 5TH TO 8TH GRADE MATCHED OR SURPASSED THE
STATE AVERAGE IN READING AND MATH PROFICIENCY ON STATE ASSESSMENTS.*

To ensure our KIPPsters continue on the path through college, the KIPP
Through College program teaches each student how to pursue and enroll in
high performing, college preparatory high schools.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT BREAKDOWN

100% OF KIPP COLUMBUS ALUMNI PLACED IN HIGH SCHOOL

43% Public High Schools

27% Charter High Schools
15% Private High Schools
15% Other
*Data is taken from the 2014-2015 academic school year

Steve

Currently enrolled at St. Charles Preparatory School on a full academic

scholarship, Steve will go to college in 2016. Steve enrolled at KIPP a year after
moving from Ghana to Columbus. He grew 98 percentage points in math and
reading during his four years at KIPP Columbus, and never missed a day of school.
His determination earned him the National KIPPster of the Year Award. He
continues to prove the possible by maintaining a 3.9 GPA and participating in
athletic clubs and service work to build a better tomorrow for his community.

ARE WE BUILDING A
SUSTAINABLE PEOPLE MODEL?

60

TOTAL STAFF
90

2014-2015

2015-2016

TEACHER RETENTION

nearly

70%

120

2016-2017
(projected)

Our team and family at

KIPP Columbus work
relentlessly to support our
students, families, and the
community of Columbus.
KIPP Columbus is such a
unique place, and I feel
honored to work with our
students and their families
to prove the possible
everyday.
- Caitlin, Manager of Student Services

Great people are at the heart of the success we have seen at

KIPP Columbus. Everyday their commitment to our KIPPsters
brightens the future for hundreds of children, and their daily
dedication proves the possible. To make sure we are creating an
environment that will help our staff perform at their best, we track
staff satisfaction, attrition and retention rates.

ARE WE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE

OPERATING MODEL?

COST PER STUDENT IS

$3,000 LESS
THAN AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(Source: Ohio Department of Education)

Our ability to continue to support our students stems from responsible

management of fiscal resources throughout the year. With the support
of community partnerships, we are able to operate with one third less
funding than other Columbus City Schools. Our financial report
received a Perfect Audit Award from the Ohio Auditor of State.

634

STUDENTS FUNDED

$10,220

PER PUPIL EXPENSE

TOTAL REVENUE: $7,936,665

TOTAL EXPENSES: $6,516,754
YEAR END BALANCE: $2,248,001

*The annual state audit is in progress and will be available on the auditors website when completed.

ACADEMIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL

ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN

Financial Measures of Success (Current Year)

Ratio of Assets to Liabilities
Days Cash
Enrollment Variance

Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards

Financial Measures of Success (Prior Years)

Multi-year Ratio of Assets to Liabilities
Cash Flow
Total Margin and Aggregated 3 Year Total
Margin

Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards

Operations/Governance Primary Indicators

Records Compliance
On-time Records Submission Rate
Financial Records Submitted Monthly
Annual Audit
LEA Special Education Performance
Determination (most recent annual)

Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards
Exceeds Standards
Does Not Meet Standards

Operations/Governance Secondary Indicators

5 Year Forecasts Submitted by Deadline
Pre-opening Assurances Documentation
Annual Report
Safety Plan and Blueprint Submitted to OAG
(last 3 years)
Family Survey Results

Meets Standards*
Meets Standards*
Expected 1/31/16

Meets Standards*
Meets Standards*

*Please note, for Operations/Governance Secondary Indicators schools are only evaluated as
Meets Standards or Does Not Meet Standards.

Note, data regarding Primary Academic Indicators,

and Secondary Academic Indicators will be added by
March 1, 2016 when additional data is available.

BOARD of DIRECTORS

Judge Algenon Marbley, Chair

Abigail Wexner, Vice Chair
Kevin Reeves, Secretary
Donald Brown
Stewart Burgdoerfer
Joe Chlapaty
Mitch Grindley
Denise Glimcher
Andrea Hecht
Katie Kaufman
Aimee Kennedy
Amy McClure
Cameron Mitchell
Blake Thompson
Barbara Trueman
Victor Ferguson, Legal Counsel
Alan Hutchinson, Treasurer
Hannah D. Powell, Executive Director

We are thankful for the support of the

individuals and organizations that
have partnered with us in
building a better tomorrow.

Abbott Labs, Ross Product Division

Advanced Drainage Systems
Alliance Data
American Electric Power
Battelle
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Bob Evans Farm Foundation
Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio
Bruce and Joy Soll Family Fund
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Cardinal Health
Casto Organization
Child Development Council of
Franklin County Head Start
City of Columbus
Chlapaty Family Fund
Columbus Zoo
Crabbe, Brown & James Law Firm
Easton Community Foundation
Ernst and Young
Fidelity Investments
Fifth Third Bank
First Tee
Frank Wobst Fund
Gap Foundation
Gladden House
Grange Insurance Companies
Harmony Project
Hexion Specialty Chemicals
Hinson Ltd.
Huntington Bank
Ingram White Castle
Jerome M. Kobacker Fund

Kroger
LBrands Foundation
Momentum
Moritz Family Foundation
National City Bank
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
NetJets Aviation
Neva Collins Fund
Ohio Health
Paul G. Duke Foundation
Plaskolite Inc.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
Rotary Club of Columbus
Schwab Charitable Fund
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLC
Stonehenge Financial Holdings
The Columbus Foundation
The Jerome Kobacker Charities
Foundation
The Mortiz Family Foundation
The New Albany Foundation
The Ohio State Univeristy
The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
The Wexner Foundation
Tim Hortons
Tomsu Family Philanthropy Fund
Trueman Family Foundation
Vorys, Seymour, Sater and Pease
Wexner Family Charitable Fund
Wolfe Associates, Inc.
Wolfe Foundation
WP GLIMCHER
YMCA of Central Ohio

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KIPP has shown me the inspiring

transformation that education
can fuel in a child.
Chris, Elementary Assistant School Leader

www.kippcolumbus.org