YES ACADEMY
YES Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 590 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, YES Academy 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.
Based on the information provided and institutional records for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), here is a summary description of YES Academy:
YES Academy, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a structured educational environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body. As an LAUSD institution, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for academic success as they progress through their formative years.
Beyond its academic curriculum, YES Academy functions as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development. The school’s online presence through the School Loop platform indicates a commitment to maintaining communication between faculty, students, and parents regarding assignments, school events, and academic progress. By integrating standard district resources with local educational initiatives, YES Academy strives to create an inclusive space that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its students.
For more information, contact YES Academy at (323) 778-4992 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90043-4117
(323) 778-4992
YES ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 590 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.4%
- Black or African American
- 36.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.