The mission of KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy is as follows:

The mission of KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy is to cultivate the intellect, foster the character, and ignite the imagination of our students so they can become leaders who choose their own futures in college and beyond.

We will realize our mission and vision if we are successful at living our values every day.  Our values are teamwork, determination, excellence, integrity, and joy.  These values are the basis for everything we do at KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy and describe how students, staff, and families will act in our school community.  The following is a list of the values and how they will be explained to students.

• Teamwork - students work together, help others, solve problems, and honor their friends.
• Determination - students never give up, students work hard even when a task is challenging, and they try again and again.
• Integrity - students are honest and fair, do what is right, take responsibility, and apologize when they make a mistake.
• Excellence - students always do their best and achieve their goals.
• Joy - students have fun, smile, and love being at school.