ICEF LOU DANTZLER PREPARATORY ACADEMY

ICEF Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy 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 388 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 18 teachers, ICEF Lou Dantzler Preparatory 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.

ICEF Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy, located in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) network, the school operates with a core mission of preparing students in underserved communities for college success. The academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, particularly in core subjects, while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional development and community engagement.

The school is known for its focus on holistic education, blending academic instruction with cultural enrichment programs to help students become well-rounded, responsible citizens. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured academic culture, Lou Dantzler Prep strives to bridge the opportunity gap often found in urban educational settings. Through its "college-ready" philosophy, the school seeks to provide its students with the foundational skills, character development, and academic discipline necessary to succeed in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact ICEF Lou Dantzler Preparatory Academy at (323) 290-6968 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.