Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence

11710 South Cherry Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90303

bennett-kew.inglewoodusd.com/

487 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bennett/Kew Elementary School, located in Inglewood, California, is a public school serving students within the Inglewood Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its student body. By integrating standard curriculum with a focus on student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and clear communication with families to ensure a holistic approach to education. Through its official website, Bennett/Kew provides resources, school policies, and updates to keep parents and guardians informed and active in the school community. With a focus on creating a safe and disciplined campus, the staff at Bennett/Kew strives to provide the foundational tools necessary for students to thrive both academically and socially within their local community.

487

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	332
Black	129
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
332 (68.2%)
Black
129 (26.5%)
White
7 (1.4%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Inglewood Unified
Phone:	(310)680-5400
Website:	http://bennett-kew.inglewoodusd.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 41