Kipp Poder Public serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Poder Public ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kipp Poder Public's student population of 158 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Poder Public is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Poder Public?
158 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 Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Poder Public?
Kipp Poder Public has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
School Reviews
5 12/15/2023
As a parent of an only child who joined our family 20 years into our marriage, we put a lot of consideration into where to enroll our gifted son. I say gifted as he started reading at 2 years old and writing at 4. He has a sense of recall like nobody I know. We wanted to find a home where he would continue to be challenged among his peers who were learning their alphabet. The faculty & staff of KIPP Poder immediately recognized how advanced our son is and assured us that every child is met where they are to engage them at a level where they will continue to be challenged, learn, and grow academically. But what really won us over was the social & emotional learning that KIPP facilitates for all of their students. These kids are respected as individuals with important voices. They are taught not just to share, but how to really care for one another with decency and the importance of giving back to our community. We looked at a lot of schools and no other program came close to the curriculum and support our son receives at KIPP Poder. He is thriving and we are so very thankful that we found this school.
5 12/15/2023
KIPP Poder has been an amazing school for my son. The teachers are 100% committed to growing the kids, and we''ve seen so much growth in our son academically and social-emotionally in the 3 years he''s been enrolled. The parent-teacher communication is amazing and teachers and staff are so passionate about the children. The school hours are a little longer than the normal MUSD schedule and lots of homework, but this has proven to truly strengthen our sons core understanding of math, reading, and critical thinking. We love KIPP Poder!
5 12/15/2023
My daughter attends Kinder, she entered with an IEP in the area if language. She was behind in the entire language but within her first months, she received help and was out of the program. I was in contact with the teachers, school staff, and the speech therapist in charge of her IEP during the entire process. I was happy I received enough feedback over Zoom to know that they were actually focusing on my daughter, not just taking her as any other student with special needs.
5 12/15/2023
We enrolled our kindergartners in Kipp Poder this year and couldn't be happier. He is always excited to go to school, has friends in class, and Thea and administrators who genuinely care for the students. He seems to be learning a lot and growing as a person. We love this school!
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