YES Academy

3140 Hyde Park Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043

yesacademy.lausd.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the information provided and institutional records for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), here is a summary description of YES Academy:

YES Academy, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a structured educational environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body. As an LAUSD institution, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for academic success as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, YES Academy functions as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development. The school’s online presence through the School Loop platform indicates a commitment to maintaining communication between faculty, students, and parents regarding assignments, school events, and academic progress. By integrating standard district resources with local educational initiatives, YES Academy strives to create an inclusive space that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its students.

462

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YES Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	287
Black	134
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Hispanic
287 (62.1%)
Black
134 (29.0%)
Two or More
34 (7.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
White
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	(323)778-4992
Website:	http://yesacademy.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 106

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 73