Los Angeles Leadership Academy is a free charter school system in Los Angeles, California. The school has been noted with a alumni that has nearly a 100 percent acceptance to college.
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
To be effective in creating a just and humane world.
School Mascot
Lions
School Rankings
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy's ranking?
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy is ranked #6250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy?
262 students attend Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy?
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy offer ?
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy part of?
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy is part of Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy located?
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy is located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Lincoln Heights.
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