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What's something KIPP Iluminar Academy does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
593
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP ILUMINAR ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060214213657
KIPP Iluminar Academy
4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022 · (323) 800-5218 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL593 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
22.1:1
27 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
474 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 | 136 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 112 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 116 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 116 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 113 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (136) is 20% larger than its 4th grade class (113).
Student demographics
3%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 Iluminar Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Iluminar Academy this school | 593 | 79.9% | N/A |
| Lamont Elementary Lamont | 586 | 79.7% | 19.6% |
| Los Padres Elementary Salinas | 620 | 80.5% | 24.8% |
| KIPP Raices Academy Los Angeles | 619 | 80.9% | N/A |
| Alianza Charter Watsonville | 626 | 80.2% | 32.2% |
| George Nicoloff Elementary San Ysidro | 616 | 79.9% | 19.5% |
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 Iluminar Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 593 | #1,463 of 5,915 | #285 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.1:1 | #2,236 of 5,352 | #615 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.3% | #5,278 of 5,354 | #1,189 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.9% | #2,195 of 5,625 | #697 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
593
+21 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
was 22.0:1
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 | 593 | 26.9 | 22.1:1 | 80% (474) |
| 2023-24 | 601 | 28 | 21.5:1 | 82% (493) |
| 2022-23 | 560 | 26 | 21.5:1 | 83% (465) |
| 2020-21 | 572 | 26 | 22.0:1 | 87% (499) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Iluminar Academy.
About KIPP Iluminar Academy
KIPP Iluminar Academy is an elementary school in Los Angeles, California, reachable at (323) 800-5218. It offers kindergarten through 4 and has 593 students enrolled. It has 28% more students than the average for elementary schools in California (about 465).
KIPP Iluminar Academy District is responsible for KIPP Iluminar Academy.
Of every 100 students at KIPP Iluminar Academy, about 98 are Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Los Angeles County is roughly 48% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 3, compared with 70 nationally.
KIPP Iluminar Academy lists 26.9 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 22.1 students per teacher. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is close to this figure. About 80% of students at KIPP Iluminar Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Los Angeles County averages 70%, lower than here.
In Los Angeles County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $90,112, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. The county has 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 students.
Measured in a straight line, KIPP Sol Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from KIPP Iluminar Academy. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
KIPP Iluminar Academy has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large. KIPP Iluminar Academy operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 4%.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at KIPP Iluminar Academy. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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
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Nearby schools
- KIPP Sol Academy0.0 mi · 465
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Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Iluminar AcademyHow many students attend KIPP Iluminar Academy?
KIPP Iluminar Academy enrolls approximately 593 students in grades KG-04.
Is KIPP Iluminar Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIPP Iluminar Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
How many teachers does KIPP Iluminar Academy have?
KIPP Iluminar Academy employs 27 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.
How diverse is KIPP Iluminar Academy?
KIPP Iluminar Academy reports a student body of 0% White, 98% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees KIPP Iluminar Academy?
KIPP Iluminar Academy is overseen by KIPP Iluminar Academy District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.