Equitas Academy 5 serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- 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 184 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Equitas Academy 5 is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
184 students attend Equitas Academy 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Equitas Academy 5 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Equitas Academy 5?
Equitas Academy 5 has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower 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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