EMELITA ACADEMY CHARTER
Emelita Academy Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Encino, CA with about 415 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 19 teachers, Emelita Academy Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Emelita Academy Charter, located in Encino, California, operates as an independent public charter school that emphasizes a robust academic curriculum integrated with a commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized learning experience that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and character development. By leveraging its charter status, the academy offers a unique educational approach that often blends traditional classroom instruction with modern pedagogical strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
Beyond its core academics, Emelita Academy Charter places a significant value on family involvement and community partnerships, viewing these connections as essential pillars of student success. The school maintains a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, striving to prepare students not only for academic transitions but for long-term success in a global society. With a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards and a close-knit school culture, the academy serves as a specialized educational option for families in the San Fernando Valley looking for a focused and inclusive learning community.
For more information, contact Emelita Academy Charter at (818) 342-6353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Encino, CA 91316-1037
(818) 342-6353
http://emelitaacademycharter.com
EMELITA ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Encino, CA with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Los Angeles Unified - District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 415
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 415 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.1%
- White
- 30.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.