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KIPP Iluminar Academy

4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90022

About KIPP Iluminar Academy

KIPP Iluminar Academy is a charter school in Los Angeles, California, in a big suburb. There are about 601 students at the school, which serves grades K through 4. KIPP Iluminar Academy has about 28 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, which is the same as the district average. The school also has two full-time counselors to help students grow and stay healthy. The school has a tough academic program that focuses on math, English language arts, and science. It also has programs that help students learn about their emotions, get involved in their community, and build their character. There are 55% female and 45% male students, and 82% of them are from low-income families. This is in line with the community's demographic and socioeconomic profile. Recent data shows that about 29% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading. This means that they are good at developing their reading skills but need to work on their math skills. People generally know KIPP Iluminar Academy for its structured learning environment, commitment to bilingual and culturally responsive education, and focus on the whole student.

KIPP Iluminar Academy Contact Information

Address

4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90022

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Phone

(323) 800-5218

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 47% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
601
Total Students
$90556
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3282 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KIPP Iluminar 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: 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic 98.5%
Black 0.17%
Two+ Races 0.83%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
98.5%
Black
0.17%
Two+ Races
0.83%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 601
54.91%
330 Female
45.09%
271 Male

Student Population

601 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

300 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A lot of people talk about how KIPP Iluminar Academy in Los Angeles, California, teaches. Mr. Vázquez, the first-grade teacher, is using magic tricks to get more kids to come to class and pay attention. This shows how much the school wants to make learning fun. The NAMM Foundation chose KIPP SoCal Public Schools as one of the Best Communities for Music Education because it is dedicated to music learning and making sure that all students can take part in high-quality programs. KIPP Iluminar Academy is part of this school system.

It's great that the school puts a lot of emphasis on doing well in school, being a good person, and helping others. KIPP Iluminar Academy is building a school that will change students by promoting love, joy, and community.

FAQ

Q1. Are there ways for parents to get involved?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to PTO events, volunteering in the classroom, and joining school committees.

Q2: Does the school have access to technology?

Ans. KIPP Iluminar Academy has computers, tablets, and other interactive learning tools in the classroom.

Q3. Are trips to the field planned?

Ans. Yes, every year there are educational field trips that are related to what students are learning in school.

Q4. What is the main goal of KIPP Iluminar Academy?

Ans. KIPP Iluminar Academy puts a lot of emphasis on creating a supportive learning environment where students can be curious and think critically through hands-on activities and group projects.

Q5. Are there chances to do things outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join art clubs, music programs, and seasonal activities to help them learn in the classroom.

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

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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