KIPP Explore Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

5402 Lawndale St, Houston, TX

Lawndale-Wayside Neighborhood

843 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Amy Stabile

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
43%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 27.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

857:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.6%	Male 48.4%
Hispanic 91%	Black 6.3%
White <1%	Native American <1%
Asian <1%	Two or more races <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/12/2026

We absolutely love KIPP Explore Academy! The teachers and staff truly care about the students and create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for learning. Communication with families is always clear, and the school goes above and beyond to support both academic growth and character developme...

4.0 parent

2/17/2026

It would be nice if the mulch in the children’s playground was not dyed black. Every time a kid takes a tumble an article of clothing is rendered useless.

5.0 parent

2/2/2026

I really love the weekly newsletters and all the important information we received about our school. I especially love the month lunch schedule. We are informed what our children are going to eat and I love it. Thank you so much

5.0 parent

1/20/2026

Kipp is a great school and has a good support system, good communication to parents

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

A+UP H S

9th to 10th
Charter

Community Services

Pre-K to 12th
Public

Incarnate Word Academy

9th to 12th
Private

A+

Smither Park

Trails

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Dog Park
Trails
Playground

Gragg Park

Lake
Picnic Area
Playground

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Playground

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Baseball/Softball
Pool
Trails

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Basketball
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Texas Harris County Houston 77023 Lawndale-Wayside

KIPP Explore Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Houston, TX and is served by the Kipp Texas Public Schools in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 843 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. KIPP Explore Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $292,430. Discover additional schools in the area, like A+UP H S, Community Services, Incarnate Word Academy, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near KIPP Explore Academy.

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