Insights Archive
Data-driven analysis for KIPP Delta school leaders, delivered every evening.
Jan 10 Week Review: Steady Operations Before Weekend
DCHS Chronic Absence Still at 20%
Wrapping up this week with steady fundamentals across the region. Enrollment holds at 1,059 students (down 25 from Oct 1), attendance averaged 95.6%, and today's staffing coverage was manageable with...
Jan 8 Evening Brief: Second Week Back Shows Strong Momentum
Attendance at 95.7%, Compliance Rebounds
Today's numbers show solid momentum entering the second full week back from winter break, with region-wide attendance at 95.7% and teacher compliance recovering to healthier levels across most...
Semester Finale
1,059 Students Complete First Term, 167 Perfect Attendance
First semester officially closes tomorrow with 1,059 students enrolled region-wide, down 25 from October 1 (-2.3%) — well within expected attrition season patterns.
Teacher Compliance Crisis at KBC
8% and Dropping for Fifth Day
KBC teacher attendance compliance fell to 8% today, recording just 5 of 65 expected class periods. This marks the fifth consecutive school day below 20% at that building, rendering student attendance...
Dec 17 Evening Brief: Birthday Celebration
DELA's Kristy Greene and KDPS Bus Driver Pamela Whitcomb Turn Another Year
Two staff members celebrated birthdays today: Kristy Greene (Commissioned School Security Officer at DELA) and Pamela Whitcomb (Bus Driver at KDPS). With just Thursday and Friday remaining before...
KBC Attendance Data Nearly Unusable at 16% Compliance
Teacher attendance compliance at KBC has dropped to 16%, rendering student attendance figures for that building essentially meaningless. With only 9 of 56 expected periods recorded yesterday, the...
Weekend Data Review
Teacher Compliance Zero Across Network, Celya Williams Departure
Weekend data shows a complete absence of teacher attendance recording across all schools, which is expected for non-school days, while staffing changes continue with one bus driver departure...
Weekend Check-In
Attrition Season Continues, Compliance Remains a Concern
This is your weekend summary reflecting Thursday's data. Region-wide enrollment stands at 1,062 students, down 22 from October 1st (-2.0%), consistent with attrition season patterns.
Friday Staffing Watch
16 Out Today, KBC Compliance Remains Below 15%
With 16 staff members out today across the region (9.7% absence rate), Friday coverage warrants attention. BCPS and KBC are running lean with 17% and 25% absence rates respectively.
Teacher Compliance Requires Attention
KBC at 11%, DCHS at 45%
Teacher attendance compliance warrants focus today. KBC recorded just 11% compliance yesterday (7 of 65 expected periods), and DCHS came in at 45% (45 of 100 periods). When compliance falls this low,...
Chronic Absence Year-to-Date Analysis
132 Students Below 90%, DCHS Leading at 18%
Year-to-date attendance patterns show 132 students region-wide have fallen into chronic absence territory (<90% attendance), representing 12.4% of enrollment — within typical range but with notable...
Student Attendance Patterns Under the Microscope
Friday Shows Expected Dip
Region-wide attendance landed at 95.8% yesterday, tracking slightly below mid-week but consistent with typical Friday patterns (baseline: 91%).
Attrition Season Continues
Down 19 from Oct 1, Staff Absences Elevated
Enrollment sits at 1,066 this morning, down 19 students from the October 1 count—consistent with historical attrition patterns for this time of year.
Teacher Compliance Drops Sharply
KBC 21%, DELA 81%
Teacher attendance compliance took a significant dive yesterday, with KBC's rate falling to 21% and DELA's slipping to 81%, raising questions about the reliability of yesterday's attendance figures.
Teacher Attendance Compliance Crisis at KBC (23%), DCHS Needs Attention (77%)
Yesterday's data reveals a critical operational issue: teacher attendance-taking compliance has dropped significantly at KBC (23%) and remains concerning at DCHS (77%).
Post-Thanksgiving Return, Enrollment Steady at 1,071
The region returns from Thanksgiving break with enrollment holding at 1,071 students—down 14 from October 1 count, tracking within expected attrition season parameters.
Happy Thanksgiving - Light Summary from Friday's Data
Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you're enjoying time with family. Since we're heading into the holiday break, here's a brief snapshot from Friday's data (Nov 22).
KBC Critical - 19% Teacher Attendance Compliance, Network Enrollment Down 13 Since Oct 1
Yesterday's data reveals a critical issue at KBC requiring immediate attention: only 19% of teachers are consistently recording attendance. Meanwhile, region-wide enrollment continues its seasonal...
KBC Critical - 19% Teacher Attendance Compliance, DCHS Chronic Absence at 17%
Yesterday's data shows stable enrollment trends for attrition season, strong region-wide student attendance at 96.2%, but a critical operational issue at KBC with attendance-taking compliance at just...