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KIPP Ignite Academy

9110 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90002

About KIPP Ignite Academy

KIPP Ignite Academy is a charter school in Los Angeles, California, that is part of the KIPP SoCal network and serves students in grades K–4. The school is in a big city and has about 442 students. KIPP Ignite Academy has 19 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, which is the same as the district average. The school also has two full-time counselors who help students with their academic and social-emotional needs. The student body is diverse, with 47% female and 53% male students. About 95% of students are considered economically disadvantaged, which shows that the school is serving a community with a lot of needs. KIPP Ignite Academy focuses on preparing students for college by combining core academic instruction with social-emotional learning, culturally responsive teaching, and community involvement. Based on the data we have, about 17% of students are good at math and 12% are good at English Language Arts. This shows that these are areas where they need more help with their schoolwork. The school is in a city neighborhood in Los Angeles, and it gets a lot of support from families and partnerships with local businesses.

KIPP Ignite Academy Contact Information

Address

9110 South Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90002

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Phone

(323) 486-6402

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 12% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
442
Total Students
$90556
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5073 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KIPP Ignite Academy

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 0.23%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 55.43%
Black 41.4%
Two+ Races 2.49%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
0.23%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
55.43%
Black
41.4%
Two+ Races
2.49%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 442
46.61%
206 Female
53.39%
236 Male

Student Population

442 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

221 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Ignite Academy in Los Angeles, California, is making headlines for its dedication to giving students power! The school offers a free, high-quality education that focuses on building character and being a good citizen. KIPP Ignite Academy focuses on early literacy and encourages a love of learning in a safe and caring setting.

The school's large after-school program has a lot of activities and clubs that help kids be more creative, think critically, and grow as people. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to make Ivanhoe Elementary a safe place for kids to learn and grow. The school's goal is to give students the tools they need to be the next generation of agents of positive change, helping them reach their full potential.

FAQ

Q1. Do kids get school lunches every day?

Ans. Yes, district nutrition services do offer hot lunches and options for people with special dietary needs.

Q2. Does KIPP Ignite Academy have a dress code that everyone has to follow?

Ans. There is no need for a uniform, but there are some general rules about what to wear.

Q3. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Newsletters, apps, and parent-teacher meetings are all ways to get updates.

Q4. What kinds of activities do kids at KIPP Ignite Academy do outside of school?

Ans. The school offers arts, music, and basic sports programs to keep students busy outside of class.

Q5. Does KIPP Ignite Academy have programs for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, KIPP Ignite Academy helps students with individualized education plans (IEPs).

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

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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

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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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