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How has ISANA Achernar Academy changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
407
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ISANA ACHERNAR ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060177712925
ISANA Achernar Academy
310 East El Segundo Blvd., Compton, CA 90222 · (310) 764-1234 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL407 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
21.3:1
19 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 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 40 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 35 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 48 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 50 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 47 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (64) is 36% larger than its 8th grade class (47).
Student demographics
46%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 ISANA Achernar Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISANA Achernar Academy this school | 407 | 93.9% | N/A |
| YES Academy Los Angeles | 462 | 97.0% | 17.5% |
| McKinley Elementary Compton | 331 | 90.3% | 36.8% |
| Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood | 487 | 92.2% | 30.3% |
| Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles | 297 | 95.6% | 26.5% |
| Westside Park Elementary Adelanto | 481 | 86.9% | 13.2% |
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 ISANA Achernar Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 407 | #3,606 of 5,915 | #768 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.3:1 | #1,683 of 5,352 | #494 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.0% | #3,066 of 5,354 | #510 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.9% | #593 of 5,625 | #278 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
407
-56 (-12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
was 23.1:1
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 | 407 | 19.1 | 21.3:1 | 94% (382) |
| 2023-24 | 414 | 18.9 | 21.9:1 | 87% (362) |
| 2022-23 | 429 | 18.9 | 22.6:1 | 94% (403) |
| 2020-21 | 463 | 20 | 23.1:1 | 87% (403) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ISANA Achernar Academy.
About ISANA Achernar Academy
ISANA Achernar Academy is an elementary school located in Compton, California, in Los Angeles County. It is open to students in kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 407 students.
ISANA Achernar Academy is run by ISANA Achernar Academy District.
Hispanic students are 67% of those enrolled at ISANA Achernar Academy. The next largest groups are 30% Black. In Los Angeles County overall, about 48% of residents are Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 46, compared with 70 nationally.
The school has 19.1 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 21.3 students per teacher. The average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. The school reported 94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Across public schools in Los Angeles County, the average is 70%.
American Community Survey estimates for Los Angeles County show that the median household earns about $90,112 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Across Los Angeles County, 2,244 public schools serve about 1,265,907 students.
Among nearby public schools, Jefferson Elementary is closest at about 0.4 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of ISANA Achernar Academy.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large. ISANA Achernar Academy holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 56 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 21.3 students per teacher, compared with 23.1 in 2020-21.
The ISANA Achernar Academy discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Compton
- Manuel Dominguez HighHigh · 1,582 students
- Compton HighHigh · 1,438 students
- Centennial HighHigh · 908 students
- KIPP Compton CommunityElementary · 783 students
- Lifeline Education CharterCombined · 698 students
- Clinton William JeffersonElementary · 692 students
Nearby schools
- Jefferson Elementary0.4 mi · 642
- Bunche Middle0.5 mi · 286
- Lindbergh Elementary0.5 mi · 552
- Anderson Elementary0.6 mi · 451
- Martin Luther King Elementary0.6 mi · 336
- Helen Keller Elementary0.8 mi · 407
Frequently asked questions
About ISANA Achernar AcademyHow large is ISANA Achernar Academy?
ISANA Achernar Academy enrolls approximately 407 students in grades KG-08.
Is ISANA Achernar Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
ISANA Achernar Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ISANA Achernar Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ISANA Achernar Academy is approximately 21.3:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at ISANA Achernar Academy?
At ISANA Achernar Academy, the student body is approximately 67% Hispanic, 30% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees ISANA Achernar Academy?
ISANA Achernar Academy is overseen by ISANA Achernar Academy District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.