K-4
Yamila Gil
1504 Macombs Rd, Bronx, NY 10452, USA
(929) 288-4740
elementsPS@kippnyc.org
@kippelements
In the heart of Morris Heights, KIPP Elements Primary is a joyful learning community where curiosity and academic excellence meet. Every day begins with warm greetings and mindful routines before students dive into hands-on learning in reading, math, science, design, performing arts, and even robotics! Exploration and creativity are at the core of our school, alongside strong family partnerships built through Coffee & Conversations, Learning Nights, Read-Alouds, and community gatherings. Together, we celebrate learning, discovery, and community every single day.
What makes us unique is our commitment to courageous curiosity, empowering students to question, invent, and bring bold ideas to life. Through science, design thinking, and robotics, children tackle real-world problems while learning about innovators and creators of color. Our vibrant arts program adds another dimension of creativity, and two beautiful play terraces, along with a state-of-the-art gym, provide the perfect spaces to learn, play, and grow every day. Additionally, our middle school, KIPP ALL, shares the same building, ensuring a seamless, supportive path for students as they advance.
Everything you need to know about our school culture, programs, and community. Click to explore each section!
We celebrate strong values as the spark that powers academic success, personal growth, and big, bold community impact! Our values are:
Teacher-led, non-core classes that enrich the KIPP learning experience.
At the end of the day, students keep learning and growing through our partnership with MMCC (Mosholu Montefiore Community Center) Afterschool, a trusted program right in our building that offers homework help, engaging activities, and a safe space to grow.
3:30 p.m.–6 p.m. daily
Parents are able to choose from their 3, 4 or 5 day afterschool schedule.
For more information:
https://www.mmcc.org/afterschool-programs/
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Reflects 6 year BA grad rates for the CPHS Classes of 2013-2018 as compared to students from similar backgrounds as indicated in the The Pell Institute 2022 Equity Indicators Report
College/CTE/Military Enrollment Rate reflects Classes of 2013-2024 CPHS graduates.
High School Graduation Rate reflects the students who have graduated KIPP NYC College Prep High School from 2013 through 2025 amongst those who ever enrolled, have been eligible to be in high school for four complete years, and have remained enrolled (did not transfer to another high school) or graduated.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
Start your teaching career with comprehensive training and mentorship. Perfect for recent graduates and career changers passionate about education.
*represents our support of KIPP NYC Middle School Alumni that attend high schools other than KIPP NYC College Prep and KIPP NYC 8th grade completers that have graduated KIPP NYC College Prep or other high schools within the past six years.