FRED T. KOREMATSU DISCOVERY ACADEMY

Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 339 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 14 teachers, Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy, located in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Oakland, California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Oakland Unified School District, the academy is named in honor of Fred T. Korematsu, the civil rights activist known for his opposition to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in this legacy, emphasizing themes of social justice, civic engagement, and the courage to stand up for one’s rights, which serves as a foundational element of their educational philosophy.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, discovery-based learning environment that focuses on the "whole child." By integrating rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning, Korematsu Discovery Academy aims to cultivate critical thinkers and empathetic community members. The campus environment often reflects a diverse student body, and the school works to foster strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Oakland community to ensure that students are equipped with the tools necessary for both academic success and active, responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy at (510) 639-3377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.