Academy for Enriched Sciences

School Overview
The Academy for Enriched Sciences (AES), located in Encino, California, is a specialized magnet school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) that emphasizes a curriculum deeply rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Designed to foster curiosity and critical thinking, the school offers a rigorous academic program that integrates hands-on experimentation and scientific inquiry into daily learning. By focusing on enriched instructional techniques, the Academy aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the complexities of a modern, technology-driven world while nurturing a lifelong passion for discovery.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for creating a supportive and collaborative community environment that values both intellectual growth and character development. The campus leverages its status as a magnet program to provide students with resources and learning opportunities that go beyond a traditional curriculum, often highlighting themes of environmental stewardship and innovative problem-solving. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to "enriched" education, the Academy for Enriched Sciences provides a robust foundation for students, encouraging them to become analytical thinkers and creative innovators in their future academic pursuits.
291
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy for Enriched Sciences
Demographic Student Count
White92
Hispanic87
Black9
Asian55
Two or More48
  • White
    92 (31.6%)
  • Hispanic
    87 (29.9%)
  • Asian
    55 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    48 (16.5%)
  • Black
    9 (3.1%)
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)609-8421
Website: http://aes.lausd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy for Enriched Sciences
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten45
Grade 146
Grade 246
Grade 347
Grade 455
Grade 552
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy for Enriched Sciences
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13546.4%
Male15653.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)