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Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence

11710 South Cherry Ave., Inglewood, CA, 90303

About Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence

The Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is a public school in Inglewood, California, that serves students from preschool to eighth grade. There are about 650 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 23 students. Its academic program focuses on developing leadership skills, teaching character, and core instruction in English language arts and math, with the help of enrichment activities and structured student support services. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, with more than 95% of them being Hispanic or African American. About 25% of students are good at math and only about 31% are good at English language arts. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with what the district and state give to public schools in the area. The school is a central part of the neighborhood and is located in a densely populated urban area where the median home price is usually lower than in many nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods. Overall, Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence is still working to improve its students' academic performance and teach them how to be leaders.

Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence Contact Information

Address

11710 South Cherry Ave., Inglewood, CA, 90303

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Phone

(310) 680-5400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 31% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
470
Total Students
$107404
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3805 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 am–5 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.

Student Demographics

White 0.64%
Asian 1.49%
Hispanic 67.23%
Black 27.23%
Two+ Races 1.49%
Native Am. 0.85%
White
0.64%
Asian
1.49%
Hispanic
67.23%
Black
27.23%
Two+ Races
1.49%
Native Am.
0.85%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 470
49.79%
234 Female
50.21%
236 Male

Student Population

470 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

470 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence improved family involvement through well-attended parent meetings and student leadership activities. This showed how involved the school is in the community and how dedicated it is to helping students grow.

FAQ

Q1. Do the Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs that can help students with their homework, give them academic tutoring, and keep an eye on what they do in their free time.

Q2: Do students at the Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence have to wear uniforms?

Ans. Most of the time, the school has a dress code or uniform policy to help students stay focused and respectful while they are learning. Families should ask the school for rules that are easy to understand.

Q3: What kinds of help can students get if they need it?

Ans. The school provides special education services based on the student's needs and eligibility. These include Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), resource support, and other services.

Q4: What can parents do to help their kids at school?

Parents can get involved by joining parent-teacher groups, school committees, volunteering, and going to events that bring families together all year long.

Q5. What does a typical day at school look like?

Ans. Most of the time, the school day has a set schedule with set times for lunch, recess, and the main subjects. The times are a little different for kids in elementary and middle school.

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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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