CaliforniaSchoolsKIPP Vida Preparatory Academy

KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy

PublicRegularCharterGrades 04
Los Angeles, California · KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students562
Student:Teacher22.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
562
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
80%+14.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–4
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 562 students. It is part of the KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictKIPP Vida Preparatory Academy District
County6037
CityLos Angeles
ZIP90037
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060204113760

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment562
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino66.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian30.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
66.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
30.3%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)