KIPP Empower Academy District

Located at 8466 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, California, KIPP Empower Academy District operates as an open, independent charter district providing targeted elementary education within a large city environment. Situated in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan region, this single-school district functions as its own local education agency for federal programs, focusing exclusively on early childhood education from Kindergarten through 4th grade. By concentrating its resources on these foundational grade levels, the district delivers specialized academic and developmental programming tailored specifically to young elementary learners in the South Los Angeles community.

According to NCES data for the 2024–2025 school year, KIPP Empower Academy District serves a total student body of 588 children. Enrollment spans 165 kindergarteners, 105 first graders, 104 second graders, 113 third graders, and 101 fourth graders, with a gender distribution of 319 male and 269 female students. The student population reflects a vibrant multicultural community, comprising 344 Hispanic students, 230 Black students, eight students identifying with two or more races, four White students, and two Asian students. To ensure comprehensive academic and holistic care, the district maintains a robust workforce of 156 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, consisting of 54 FTE classroom teachers and 102 FTE support personnel. Community members, parents, and researchers can contact the district directly at (323) 750-2279 or visit their official website at www.kippsocal.org/empower.