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Crete Academy
Elementary School · Crete Academy District
6103 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher
34.2:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher
34.2:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,005 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#367 of 563
public schools
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Crete Academy
Crete Academy is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Crete Academy District. Crete Academy serves approximately 342 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 34.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Crete Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Crete Academy show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Crete Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Crete Academy runs 34.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Crete Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Crete Academy — Students at Crete Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Crete Academy Compares
See how Crete Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6103 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crete Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ISLAH ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary (rated 5.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,496
Median Home Value
$867,800
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
Population
43,548
College Educated
30.8%
Homeownership
53.3%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
41.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crete Academy
What grades does Crete Academy serve?
Crete Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Crete Academy?
Crete Academy has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete Academy is 34.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crete Academy rank in CA?
Crete Academy ranks #5,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Crete Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Crete Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crete Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crete Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Crete Academy a charter school?
Yes, Crete Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crete Academy a Title I school?
No, Crete Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crete Academy?
86.8% of students at Crete Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (323) 791-1600
Resources & Links
District
Crete Academy District- District Enrollment
- 342
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,885
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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