KIPP Compton Community School: College-Ready TK-8 Programs (2026 List)

About KIPP Compton Community

KIPP Compton Community is located at 13305 South San Pedro Street in the Rosecrans area. It serves students from grades TK through 8 with a total enrollment of 550. The student–teacher ratio is currently 24:1. Math proficiency at this site is 20%. Reading proficiency is recorded at 32%. The gender mix of the student body is 50% male and 50% female. The school environment is energetic and designed to foster long-term college readiness. This overview reflects a campus that is deeply committed to a mission of future academic success. The facility is modern and designed to handle a wide age range of students from kindergarten through middle school. Staff members maintain a high-energy and professional climate that keeps students engaged in their work. The school functions as a specialized educational community with a clear and distinct focus. It provides a unique and structured experience for the scholars enrolled here. Property prices in the Rosecrans area generally range from $550,000 to $740,000. Parents value the rigorous academic standards and the clear path toward future educational success that is provided here. It is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 32% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

7

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

661

Total Students

Student Demographics

White 0%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 34.49%

Black 61.27%

Two+ Races 3.48%

Native Am. 0.45%

White

0%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

34.49%

Black

61.27%

Two+ Races

3.48%

Native Am.

0.45%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 661

49.92%

330 Female

50.08%

331 Male

Student Population

661 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

661 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

KIPP Compton Community Contact Information

Address

1650 West 134th St., Compton, CA, 90222

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Phone

(323) 607-8811

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Website

http://www.kippla.org/compton

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Compton Community School celebrated the grand unveiling of a new Los Angeles Sparks basketball court in January 2026. The Compton Unified Board of Trustees recently voted to renew the school’s charter for another five-year term through 2031. The school is now preparing to expand its offerings to serve 8th-grade scholars for the upcoming 2026-27 year.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a daily focus on a college-bound culture at KIPP Compton Community?

Ans. From the very first grade, the school makes it clear to students what their college options are and what is expected of them.

Q2. Do students at KIPP Compton Community have access to any special tools for exploring careers?

Ans. Middle school students go to workshops and seminars that teach them about different professional fields and future jobs.

Q3. How long does a typical school day last for a KIPP Compton Community student?

Ans. The school often has an extended day schedule so that students have more time for core subjects and fun activities.

Q4. Do families who live farther away get any help with transportation from KIPP Compton Community?

Ans. Even though it is a choice school, the administration works with families to make sure that students can get to and from school safely.

Q5. How does KIPP Compton Community include leaders from the community in its mission to educate?

Ans. As part of the leadership curriculum, students often get to talk to local professionals and learn from their experiences.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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