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Enrollment
408
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ACADEMIA MODERNA DISTRICT·NCES 060236112455
Academia Moderna
2410 Broadway, Walnut Park, CA 90255 · (323) 923-0383 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL408 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
382 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 55 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 53 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 68 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 79 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 82 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (71) is 13% smaller than its 5th grade class (82).
Student demographics
1%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Academia Moderna
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Moderna this school | 408 | 93.6% | N/A |
| Morningside Elementary San Fernando | 408 | 94.1% | 26.6% |
| Wallace R. Davis Elementary Santa Ana | 413 | 93.7% | 30.4% |
| Mains Elementary Calexico | 408 | 94.1% | 21.7% |
| Willow Elementary South Gate | 420 | 93.3% | 45.0% |
| Independence Elementary South Gate | 418 | 94.7% | 36.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Academia Moderna ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 408 | #3,586 of 5,915 | #762 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.4:1 | #1,140 of 5,352 | #350 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 1.0% | #5,342 of 5,354 | #1,211 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.6% | #624 of 5,625 | #286 of 1,276 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
408
-38 (-9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 24.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 408 | 20 | 20.4:1 | 94% (382) |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 20 | 22.2:1 | 92% (410) |
| 2022-23 | 453 | 20.5 | 22.1:1 | 93% (420) |
| 2020-21 | 446 | 18 | 24.8:1 | 83% (370) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Academia Moderna.
About Academia Moderna
Academia Moderna is a medium-sized elementary school in Walnut Park, California, that operates as a charter school. The school counts 408 students across kindergarten through 5.
Academia Moderna is administered by Academia Moderna District.
Hispanic students make up 100% of enrollment at Academia Moderna. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Los Angeles County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 1% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Academia Moderna employs 20 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 20.4:1. This ratio sits 1.9 below the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 94% in 2024-25. That is higher than the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County.
Among Los Angeles County residents, the median household income is $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Academia Moderna is one of 2,244 public schools in the county.
PREPA TEC - Los Angeles is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Academia Moderna in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large). Academia Moderna is one of the charter schools in California.
The school enrolled 408 students in 2024-25, 38 fewer than the 446 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 24.8:1 to 20.4:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Academia Moderna. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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- PREPA TEC - Los Angeles0.0 mi · 319
- Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield Technology Academy High0.1 mi · 565
- Walnut Park Mid A Sch of Soc Just and Service Lrng0.3 mi · 371
- Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad0.3 mi · 365
- Walnut Park Elementary0.3 mi · 555
- Liberty Boulevard Elementary0.6 mi · 410
Frequently asked questions
About Academia ModernaHow many students attend Academia Moderna?
Academia Moderna enrolls approximately 408 students in grades KG-05.
Is Academia Moderna an elementary, middle, or high school?
Academia Moderna is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Academia Moderna have?
Academia Moderna employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.
How diverse is Academia Moderna?
Academia Moderna reports a student body of 100% Hispanic, 0% Two or more.
What district is Academia Moderna in?
Academia Moderna is part of Academia Moderna District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.