Equitas Academy 5 serves 175 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Equitas Academy 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Equitas Academy 5's student population of 175 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Equitas Academy 5 is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
90%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Equitas Academy 5?
175 students attend Equitas Academy 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Equitas Academy 5 students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Equitas Academy 5?
Equitas Academy 5 has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Equitas Academy 5 offer ?
Equitas Academy 5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Equitas Academy 5 part of?
Equitas Academy 5 is part of Equitas Academy 5 School District.
In what neighborhood is Equitas Academy 5 located?
Equitas Academy 5 is located in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Pico Union.
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