Kipp Poder Public serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Poder Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Poder Public?
203 students attend Kipp Poder Public.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kipp Poder Public students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Poder Public?
Kipp Poder Public has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Poder Public offer ?
Kipp Poder Public offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Poder Public part of?
Kipp Poder Public is part of KIPP Poder Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Poder Public located?
Kipp Poder Public is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Montebello.
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