Below Average
#8283 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kipp Iluminar Academy
Elementary School · Kipp Iluminar Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022
- Math 40% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Iluminar Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 43 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Iluminar Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,829
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris K. Hamasaki ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Robert Hill Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Brightwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 789 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kipp Iluminar Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Iluminar Academy is listed in KIPP Iluminar Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Iluminar Academy
Kipp Iluminar Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Kipp Iluminar Academy District, serving approximately 601 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,283 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Iluminar Academy
What grades does Kipp Iluminar Academy serve?
Kipp Iluminar Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Iluminar Academy?
Kipp Iluminar Academy has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Iluminar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Iluminar Academy is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Iluminar Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Iluminar Academy ranks #8,283 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Iluminar Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Iluminar Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Iluminar Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Iluminar Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Iluminar Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Iluminar Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Iluminar Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Iluminar Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Iluminar Academy?
82.0% of students at Kipp Iluminar Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (323) 800-5218
- Area population (ZIP 90022)
- 61,638
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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