CELERITY NASCENT CHARTER

Celerity Nascent Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 635 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 31 teachers, Celerity Nascent Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Celerity Nascent Charter School, located on West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles, was part of the Celerity Educational Group, a network of charter schools that operated within the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school was designed to provide a college-preparatory environment with a focus on core academics, character development, and a "whole child" approach to education. Its curriculum aimed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in higher education and professional life, often emphasizing smaller class sizes and a structured, supportive atmosphere.

However, it is important to note that the Celerity Educational Group and its associated schools, including Celerity Nascent, faced significant controversy and eventual closure. Following investigations into financial mismanagement, questionable administrative practices, and regulatory concerns, the charter authorization for these schools was revoked by the district. As a result, Celerity Nascent Charter is no longer an active operating school, and the organization itself ceased its educational operations in the Los Angeles area.

For more information, contact Celerity Nascent Charter at (323) 732-6613 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.