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Enrollment
711
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP EXCELENCIA COMMUNITY PREPARATORY DISTRICT·NCES 060203013874
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
2950 Fair Oaks Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063 · (510) 465-5477 · San Mateo County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL711 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
37 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
647 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 | 93 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 45 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 62 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 77 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 98 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 95 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 96 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (93) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (96).
Student demographics
11%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 Excelencia Community Preparatory
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory this school | 711 | 91.0% | N/A |
| Huron Elementary Huron | 723 | 90.6% | 16.0% |
| Alice Birney Elementary Colton | 681 | 90.7% | 17.1% |
| Greenwood Elementary Montebello | 746 | 91.4% | 21.0% |
| Golden Oak Elementary Shafter | 717 | 89.7% | 33.7% |
| Washington Elementary Lindsay | 730 | 91.5% | 43.5% |
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 Excelencia Community Preparatory ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 711 | #703 of 5,915 | #2 of 106 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.1:1 | #568 of 5,352 | #19 of 99 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.6% | #4,905 of 5,354 | #95 of 99 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.0% | #975 of 5,625 | #4 of 103 |
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
711
-131 (-16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 21.1:1
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 | 711 | 37.2 | 19.1:1 | 91% (647) |
| 2023-24 | 702 | 37.1 | 18.9:1 | 90% (630) |
| 2022-23 | 733 | 34 | 21.6:1 | 91% (670) |
| 2020-21 | 842 | 40 | 21.1:1 | 78% (657) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory.
About KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is a large elementary school based in Redwood City, California. Enrolled students number 711 students, in kindergarten through 8. Statewide, elementary schools in California average about 465 students each.
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory reports to KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory District.
Most students at KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory are Hispanic: 95% of enrollment. Census figures show San Mateo County is about 25% Hispanic. By the diversity index, KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory comes in at 11%.
With 37.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory was 19.1:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is higher than this school's figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 91%. Public schools in San Mateo County average 34%.
San Mateo County has these Census figures: median household income is about $158,855, roughly 54% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The public schools of San Mateo County number 176 and enroll about 82,403.
The closest public school, Connect Community Charter, is less than a tenth of a mile from KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large. NCES lists KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory as a charter school.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory went from 842 students to 711. The ratio of students to teachers went from 21.1:1 to 19.1:1 over the same years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
San Mateo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Redwood City
- Sequoia HighHigh · 1,854 students
- John F. Kennedy MiddleMiddle · 808 students
- Clifford ElementaryElementary · 698 students
- Hoover ElementaryElementary · 675 students
- Roy Cloud ElementaryElementary · 636 students
- Design Tech HighHigh · 567 students
Nearby schools
- Connect Community Charter0.0 mi · 143
- Everest Public High0.4 mi · 224
- Hoover Elementary0.6 mi · 675
- Summit Preparatory Charter High0.6 mi · 293
- Taft Elementary0.6 mi · 357
- Garfield Elementary0.6 mi · 280
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Excelencia Community PreparatoryWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory?
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory enrolls approximately 711 students in grades KG-08.
Is KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory have?
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory employs 37 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory?
At KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory, the student body is approximately 1% White, 95% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory in?
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is part of KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.