Germain Academy For Academic Achievement

20730 Germain St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311

564 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Germain Academy for Academic Achievement, located in Chatsworth, California, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As an affiliated charter within the Los Angeles Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare elementary students for long-term educational success. The campus emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic focus, Germain Academy is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture where educators, families, and students work together to create a supportive, inclusive, and achievement-oriented atmosphere. By utilizing its charter flexibility, the school aims to offer specialized instruction and enrichment programs that help students reach their full potential while maintaining the resources and accountability of the broader district.

564

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Germain Academy For Academic Achievement
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	299
Black	34
Asian	78
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
299 (53.0%)
White
97 (17.2%)
Asian
78 (13.8%)
Two or More
54 (9.6%)
Black
34 (6.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)341-5821
Website:	http://germainacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Germain Academy For Academic Achievement
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Germain Academy For Academic Achievement
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	45.2%
Male	309	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)