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Does KIPP Compton Community have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
783
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP COMPTON COMMUNITY DISTRICT·NCES 060169614242
KIPP Compton Community
1650 West 134th St., Compton, CA 90222 · (323) 607-8811 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL783 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
24.8:1
32 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
596 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 135 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 111 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 114 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 119 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 108 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 95 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 101 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (135) is 34% larger than its 6th grade class (101).
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like KIPP Compton Community
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Compton Community this school | 783 | 76.1% | N/A |
| Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy Oakland | 515 | 86.4% | N/A |
| St. HOPE Public School 7 Sacramento | 471 | 87.3% | N/A |
| La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter Inglewood | 552 | 92.8% | 35.9% |
| Ambler Avenue Elementary Carson | 445 | 80.9% | 36.6% |
| Iftin Charter San Diego | 531 | 78.7% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KIPP Compton Community ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 783 | #431 of 5,915 | #74 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.8:1 | #4,302 of 5,352 | #975 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.8% | #2,848 of 5,354 | #473 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.1% | #2,538 of 5,625 | #786 of 1,276 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
783
+439 (+128%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.8:1
was 22.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 783 | 31.6 | 24.8:1 | 76% (596) |
| 2023-24 | 661 | 24 | 27.5:1 | 88% (584) |
| 2022-23 | 551 | 15 | 36.7:1 | 86% (474) |
| 2020-21 | 344 | 15 | 22.9:1 | 83% (284) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Compton Community.
About KIPP Compton Community
KIPP Compton Community is a large elementary school in California, located in Compton. The school reports 783 students in kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 68% larger than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
KIPP Compton Community belongs to KIPP Compton Community District.
At 64%, Black students outnumber all other groups at KIPP Compton Community combined. After that, the student body is 31% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Among all residents of Los Angeles County, the Black share is about 8%. KIPP Compton Community has a diversity index of 49%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 31.6 full-time-equivalent teachers at KIPP Compton Community in 2024-25, for a ratio of 24.8:1. Among elementary schools in California, the typical ratio is 22.3:1. The lunch program counts 76% of students at KIPP Compton Community as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Census estimates describe Los Angeles County this way: median household income is about $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Federal data list 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,265,907.
The closest other public school is Centennial High, about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies KIPP Compton Community's location as Suburb: Large. KIPP Compton Community is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
KIPP Compton Community enrolled 344 in 2020-21 and 783 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 24.8:1, from 22.9:1.
To ask about school safety, transportation, and start times, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Compton
- Manuel Dominguez HighHigh · 1,582 students
- Compton HighHigh · 1,438 students
- Centennial HighHigh · 908 students
- Lifeline Education CharterCombined · 698 students
- Clinton William JeffersonElementary · 692 students
- Kelly ElementaryElementary · 685 students
Nearby schools
- Centennial High0.3 mi · 908
- Ronald E. McNair Elementary0.4 mi · 358
- Willowbrook Middle0.8 mi · 304
- Compton Early College High0.8 mi · 556
- Washington Elementary0.8 mi · 268
- Tibby Elementary0.8 mi · 554
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Compton CommunityWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP Compton Community?
KIPP Compton Community enrolls approximately 783 students in grades KG-08.
Is KIPP Compton Community an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIPP Compton Community is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KIPP Compton Community?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KIPP Compton Community is approximately 24.8:1 (32 FTE teachers).
How diverse is KIPP Compton Community?
KIPP Compton Community reports a student body of 0% White, 31% Hispanic, 64% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees KIPP Compton Community?
KIPP Compton Community is overseen by KIPP Compton Community District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.