ICEF INGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY CHARTER ACADEMY

ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Inglewood Unified school district, located in Inglewood, CA with about 424 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy (IECA)** is a tuition-free public charter school located in Inglewood, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) network, the school is dedicated to providing high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in historically underserved communities. Its mission centers on closing the achievement gap by fostering an environment that emphasizes rigorous academics, personal character development, and a strong sense of community responsibility.

The school is known for its focused approach to preparing young learners for long-term academic success. IECA typically utilizes a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating arts and enrichment programs to develop the "whole child." By maintaining a college-bound culture from a very early age, the academy aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and self-discipline necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. Parents interested in the school often value its emphasis on safety, small-school atmosphere, and the personalized attention provided by its teaching staff.

For more information, contact ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy at (323) 298-6420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.