At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
552
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
26.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Inglewood. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Inglewood Unified. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.9:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.2%) and Black (26.5%). English learners represent 23.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
- 1How do the reported 26.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic68.2%
- Black26.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Inglewood Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
552 reported students
Beulah Payne STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
554 reported students
Oak Street
Elementary · Grades KG–08
569 reported students
Centinela
Elementary · Grades KG–08
577 reported students
Kelso (William H.)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
324 reported students
Frank D. Parent
Elementary · Grades KG–08
235 reported students
Public schools near Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Elementary · Hawthorne | KG–05 | 449 | 0.7 mi |
| Kornblum Elementary · Hawthorne | KG–05 | 566 | 0.8 mi |
| Woodworth-Monroe Academy Elementary · Inglewood Unified | KG–08 | 826 | 0.9 mi |
| Cimarron Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 261 | 1 mi |
| Century Park Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 256 | 1 mi |
| Moffett Elementary Elementary · Lennox | KG–05 | 626 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence
What grades does Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence serve?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Inglewood Unified.
How many students attend Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence?
The calculated ratio is 26.9:1, based on 487 students and 18.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Inglewood Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence in?
Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence is part of Inglewood Unified, based in Inglewood, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include York (0.7 mi), Kornblum (0.8 mi), Woodworth-Monroe Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.