Original Research by School Decision on Rise Kohyang Elementary District
Rise Kohyang Elementary District is a small, single-school charter district in Los Angeles County that serves kindergarten through grade four. The enrollment is modest, with roughly the number of students typical of a small elementary school spread across five grade levels. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Asian representation, a smaller Black population, and very few white students. The district operates Rise Kohyang Elementary, which is chartered by LAUSD.
The district currently faces two significant developments that matter directly to families considering enrollment. The school underwent its charter renewal cycle for 2025-2026 and was classified by LAUSD as Middle Performing. Because charter schools depend on renewal approval to continue operating, this status carries real weight: families should understand that the school's future depends on successful renewal completion, which adds an element of uncertainty to long-term planning.
Second, LAUSD's Charter Schools Division issued a Notice to Cure to the school over disproportionate student discipline practices. Data from the 2023-24 school year showed suspension rates for African American students that exceeded district benchmarks. In response, the school adopted a monitoring plan with board oversight, committing to regular weekly review of discipline data and interventions, assessment of school climate and student belonging through tracking, and demographic reporting of suspension data with board review at least twice yearly. This is an active, school-wide change in discipline practices and indicates the school is working to address how students experience discipline and belonging.
The district's per-pupil spending falls in the middle range, lower half when compared with other districts across Los Angeles County. Chronic absenteeism sits just below the county median. State assessment proficiency data for the district was not available, so a parent cannot see how students are performing academically on state tests; a parent may want to look into this further with the school directly.
The small size of this district means it operates a single school with limited program diversity. Families considering Rise Kohyang should weigh the intimate, small-school setting against the reality that the school is navigating both a charter renewal process and an active improvement plan around discipline practices. For families drawn to a small community and comfortable with a school in active transition, this may fit well. For families seeking established stability and broad academic outcome transparency, clarifying those details directly with the school is essential.
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