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What's one thing KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
562
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP VIDA PREPARATORY ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060204113760
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
4410 South Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037 · (323) 406-8007 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL562 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
22.5:1
25 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
449 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 | 108 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 112 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 116 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 114 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 112 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (108) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (112).
Student demographics
45%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 Vida Preparatory Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy this school | 562 | 79.9% | N/A |
| Enterprise Elementary Lancaster | 646 | 84.4% | 14.8% |
| Marsh Elementary Antioch | 522 | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Capitol Collegiate Academy Sacramento | 518 | 79.9% | N/A |
| Powell Academy for Success Long Beach | 706 | 80.0% | 31.2% |
| Westside Park Elementary Adelanto | 481 | 86.9% | 13.2% |
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 Vida Preparatory Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 562 | #1,729 of 5,915 | #341 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.5:1 | #2,571 of 5,352 | #674 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.1% | #3,132 of 5,354 | #529 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.9% | #2,198 of 5,625 | #698 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
562
-31 (-5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.5:1
was 22.8:1
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 | 562 | 25 | 22.5:1 | 80% (449) |
| 2023-24 | 566 | 24 | 23.6:1 | 94% (530) |
| 2022-23 | 568 | 25 | 22.7:1 | 93% (527) |
| 2020-21 | 593 | 26 | 22.8:1 | 95% (563) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy.
About KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized elementary school serving families in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 562 students in kindergarten through 4. On average, elementary schools in California enroll around 465, and this school is 21% bigger than that mark.
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy reports to KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy District.
Hispanic students are 68% of those enrolled at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy. Beyond that, enrollment is 29% Black and 3% multiracial. In Los Angeles County overall, about 48% of residents are Hispanic. A diversity index of 45% means there is a 45% chance two randomly chosen students at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy are from different groups.
Staffing at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy comes to 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 22.5:1. That is in line with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy counts 80% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Los Angeles County report 70%.
In the surrounding county, Los Angeles County, median household income comes to about $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county's public schools total 2,244, with about 1,265,907 students.
Among nearby public schools, Normandie Avenue Elementary is closest at about 0.2 miles. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is City: Large. KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a public charter school.
The school shrank from 593 students in 2020-21 to 562 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy. You can also rate the school on this page.
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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Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Vida Preparatory AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy enrolls approximately 562 students in grades KG-04.
What grades does KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy serve?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy serves grades KG-04.
How many students per teacher at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
Approximately 22.5:1 students per teacher at KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy.
How diverse is KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy reports a student body of 68% Hispanic, 29% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy public or private?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.