Equitas Academy 5 serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- 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 214 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Equitas Academy 5 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Equitas Academy 5?
214 students attend Equitas Academy 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Equitas Academy 5 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Equitas Academy 5?
Equitas Academy 5 has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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