ENCOMPASS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EnCompass Academy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 326 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 11 teachers, EnCompass Academy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

EnCompass Academy, located in the East Oakland neighborhood of California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is deeply rooted in its local community, focusing on providing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to "restorative justice" practices and a holistic approach to education. EnCompass Academy aims to empower students to become leaders and critical thinkers by fostering a culture of high expectations, equity, and inclusive community engagement. By integrating rigorous instruction with culturally responsive teaching, the academy strives to bridge opportunity gaps and prepare its students for long-term success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact EnCompass Academy Elementary at (510) 639-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.