Impact Public Schools | SY23-24 Annual Report

2023/2024

Impact Public Schools Annual Report

IMPACT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2023/24 ANNUAL REPORT

Letter from the CEO Looking back on the 2023/24 school year, I’m filled with a sense of excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to serve our incredible community. Each new year brings with it new beginnings, and this one was especially meaningful as we returned to our cherished Impact traditions after the many challenges of COVID-19 over the past few years. Being back in school together felt like a gift, and I couldn’t be more proud of the dedicated team and enthusiastic scholars who are building something special with us.

Last year marked a significant milestone as we proudly opened our fourth school, Impact | Black River Elementary (I|BRE) in Renton. We have worked closely with our families and community partners to ensure that I|BRE reflects the values and hopes of our families. From an amazing ribbon-cutting, to deep partnerships with the local community, to being a finalist for the Best of Renton in our founding year, we built a community that truly cares for one another.

I also want to share some exciting news about the academic progress our scholars have made. We are the highest ranked charter elementary school in Math and Science in Western WA. Furthermore, Impact | Puget Sound Elementary students ranked fourth in ELA and Impact | Salish Sea Elementary students ranked third in Math among all King County elementary schools serving 60%+ low-income students.

We’re especially proud of the deep work our team did over the past year, as they focused on researching literacy curriculum improvements. As a result, we made the important decision to fully align our curriculum with the Science of Reading. This shift will ensure that every scholar has the strong foundation they need to excel as confident readers and learners.

In addition to academic progress, family satisfaction remains a key priority, and I’m happy to report that our families continued to express strong trust in the education and care we provided. Our partnership with No More Under, a nonprofit dedicated to swimming education, helped to ensure that every child receives extracurricular opportunities and thrives in a safe and supportive learning environment.

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We’re also excited to continue our Open Seat pilot program in collaboration with Impact | Puget Sound Elementary, which allows us to explore new ways to provide access to families who might otherwise not be able to attend our schools. This is just one of the many ways we’re striving to break down barriers and create more equitable opportunities for all.

Lastly, we made great strides in our efforts to de-silo special and general education. We sent our first cohort of leaders to the All Means All program, a significant step in strengthening our inclusive practices. By deepening our understanding and leadership in this area, we aim to create a learning environment where every scholar’s needs are met with excellence and care.

As we move forward, I am confident that together we will continue to nurture and inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change makers. Thank you for your ongoing trust and partnership.

Amy Kiyota CEO Impact Public Schools

IMPACT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2023/24 ANNUAL REPORT

Student Demographics

1,167 Students Served

87.8%

64.8%

23%

11.32%

BIPOC

Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL)

Multilingual Learner

Special Education

Operations

143,839+ Free/Reduced Meals Served

100%

100% compliance requirements 9M submitted 100% on time

Enrollment

74 New students enrolled for SY23/24

Student Retention Rate

At-AGlance Numbers

78%

Talent & HR

75

New faculty hired

Faculty retention

BIPOC Faculty

42%

66.2 %

Family Engagement

96.3%

IPS families recommend to other families

98.6%

Feel welcome at their IPS school

96%

Reported improvement in child’s academic performance

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Academic Highlights Impact Public Schools (overall) outperformed Tukwila, Highline, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Tacoma Public Schools in both ELA and Math.

Impact Public Schools (overall) outperformed the WA State average for Math by over 8% and in Science by over 16%.

Impact is the highest-ranked charter school serving elementary students in Western WA in Math and Science.

Both Impact | Puget Sound Elementary and Impact | Salish Sea Elementary performed in the top 10% of all elementary schools in the state serving 60%+ low income students in ELA, scoring in the 9th and 4th percentile respectively.

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Impact Community Spotlight I am incredibly proud of the remarkable achievements we’ve accomplished this year. The dedication of our scholars, families, and educators has built a community where every child is empowered to succeed and reach their fullest potential.

Noah Wepman Board Chair

As both a board member and a mom of I|PSE scholars, I couldn't be prouder of what we've accomplished. Seeing how this community helps children grow fills me with so much gratitude and excitement, knowing we're laying a strong foundation for their success and bright futures. I'm confident that the academic opportunities we’re creating will pave the way for their future achievements and help them thrive in whatever paths they choose.

At Impact, my child feels welcomed, respected and safe. Her teachers have been excellent in supporting her learning and I have seen positive progress over the years. I love that my child really enjoys her class, peers, and the staff at this school. We are in a diverse and caring school. As a parent, I have peace of mind sending my child off to school daily because I know she is in an environment where she is excelling and learning valuable skills for her future.

Michelle Chavez, Impact Parent

Amanda Sanchez Board Member

My son receives special education services.

Impact goes above and beyond for my child.

I love the way that school arranges for him to be in the classes that he needs. The school supports and helps my son with his behavior difficulties. Ms. Dampier is a very good teacher. She is very responsive, which allows me to get information about my child. My son loves Ms. Dampier and Mr. Toppe.

Chhunheang Hay, Impact Parent

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Impact Partnerships No More Under

Let Me Run

No More Under is dedicated to saving lives through water safety education and increasing equitable access to swimming lessons. This year, Impact 3rd and 4th grade scholars were able to get free swimming lessons as a result of this partnership.

Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. Impact scholars participated in practices led by trained coaches that incorporated running, games, and activities!

Girls On the Run of Puget Sound ​Girls on the Run has fun, evidencebased programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

Impact scholars ran in their 3rd annual 5k with Girls on the Run.

Open Seat Open Seat is a program that ensures that students have access to personalized, social-emotional, and mental health supports when they need it. OpenSeat’s diverse team of trauma-informed wellness coaches provides 1-on-1 virtual wellness coaching, addressing the specific needs of each student and helping them build the social emotional skills they need to thrive. Impact | Puget Sound Elementary worked with Open Seat in the last year and saw success with the program. All schools are funded to continue the work in 2025/26.

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School Spotlight students served

482 in K-5 Academic Highlights

89%

68%

I|PSE performed in the top 5% of all schools in King county serving 60%+ low income students in ELA.

identify as BIPOC*

receive free or reduced lunch

The majority of I|PSE students scored in the Typical or High growth percentiles for both ELA and Math (76.5% in ELA and 71.2% in Math).

27.4%

11.8%

multilingual learners

receive special education

“I am glad that Impact is moving more toward the science of reading. I love the diversity of the projects.”

-- I|PSE 5th grade parent

*Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color

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School Spotlight

311 Academic Highlights

93%

students served in K-4

58%

I|SSE performed in the top 4% of all schools in the state serving 60%+ low income students in Math.

identify as BIPOC*

receive free or reduced lunch

I|SSE scored #2 in Math and #3 in ELA out of 10 comparable south Seattle schools.

19.3%

7%

multilingual learners

receive special education

“My family and I are currently experiencing a crisis. The way the school stepped in immediately to help was an absolute blessing.”

-- Parent of an I|SSE 1st and 3rd grader

*Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color

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School Spotlight students served

250 in K-3 Academic Highlights

78%

65.3%

I|CBE outperformed Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, Tukwila, Auburn and Federal Way public schools in ELA.

identify as BIPOC*

receive free or reduced lunch

16%

I|CBE outperformed WA state, as well as Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, Fife, Tukwila, Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, and Tacoma Public Schools in Math.

6.5% multilingual learners

receive special education

“My favorite part about the school is the love and care shown for our children and families.”

-- I|CBE Kindergarten Parent

*Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color

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School Spotlight

124

89%

students served in K-2

66.7%

identify as BIPOC*

receive free or reduced lunch

21.8%

9.4%

multilingual learners

receive special education

“My favorite part about I|BRE is the supportive community and commitment to emotional well-being and development. I love that all the teachers know the scholars’ names.”

-- I|BRE Kindergarten Parent

*Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color

IMPACT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2023/24 ANNUAL REPORT

Financials Private 7.2%

Federal 12.2%

Facilities 14.8%

Supplies & Operations 14.1% People 56.5%

Contracted Services 14.5%

State 79.4%

Revenue

Expenses

Federal | $3,171,463 State | $20,601,368 Private | $1,855,600 Other | $321,723 TOTAL: $25,950,154

Facilities | $3,762,305 Supplies & Operations | $3,552,311 Contracted Services | $3,628,629 People | $14,164,373 TOTAL: $25,107,618

100

% of Schools at Sustainability

80

60

40

20

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Impact In the News

Impact | Black River Elementary was nominated and selected as a finalist for the "Best of Renton" awards.

Impact | Puget Sound Elementary nominated for World’s Best School prize.

Coverage of Impact’s pilot partnership with No More Under featured in Seattle Medium and Tukwila Blog.

Acacia Corson and James Porter, Impact | Black River Elementary parents, wrote an Op Ed in Youth Today about their scholar’s positive experience with Impact’s newest school.

Impact CEO Amy Kiyota featured in NW Asian Weekly.

Taryn Major, an Impact | Commencement Bay Elementary parent, wrote an Op Ed about her family's positive experience at Impact and why she supports equitable funding.

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