KIPP EMPOWER ACADEMY

KIPP Empower Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 576 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, KIPP Empower Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP Empower Academy (KEA), located in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a tuition-free public charter elementary school that serves students in grades TK through 4. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school is founded on the philosophy that all children have the potential to achieve academic success and lead choice-filled lives. KEA is particularly notable for being the first school in the KIPP network to implement a "blended learning" model, which integrates traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with personalized, technology-based learning tools to meet the specific academic needs of each student.

The school’s culture is defined by its rigorous academic standards and a strong emphasis on character development, often characterized by the KIPP motto, "Work hard. Be nice." By maintaining an extended school day and providing robust support systems, KIPP Empower Academy aims to close the achievement gap for students in underserved communities. The school focuses on creating a joyful, structured environment that prepares young learners not only for middle school and college but also for active participation as responsible citizens in their local community.

For more information, contact KIPP Empower Academy at (323) 750-2279 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.