Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Promesa Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Promesa Prep's student population of 495 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Joyful Excellence
Average Class Size
16 students
School Rankings
Kipp Promesa Prep ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Promesa Prep is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4254 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Promesa Prep's ranking?
Kipp Promesa Prep is ranked #4254 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kipp Promesa Prep often compared to?
Kipp Promesa Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory, Larchmont Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Promesa Prep?
495 students attend Kipp Promesa Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Promesa Prep students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Promesa Prep?
Kipp Promesa Prep has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Promesa Prep offer ?
Kipp Promesa Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Promesa Prep part of?
Kipp Promesa Prep is part of KIPP Promesa Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Promesa Prep located?
Kipp Promesa Prep is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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