Scholarship Prep - South Bay in Wilmington, CA

At a glance

Reported students

421

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.01

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

43rd percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

421

Scholarship Prep - South Bay: 421 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

24.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 323
Teachers (FTE): 14
Student–teacher ratio: 23.1:1

What the reported data says about Scholarship Prep - South Bay

Scholarship Prep - South Bay is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Wilmington. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Scholarship Prep - South Bay District. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.8:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.3%) and Black (19.2%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Scholarship Prep - South Bay

1How do the reported 24.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13%
Students with disabilities: 10.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 92.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.4%
Hispanic74.3%
Black19.2%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Multiracial2.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Scholarship Prep - South Bay

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Broad Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	441	under 0.1 mi
Fries Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	325	0.8 mi
Harry Bridges Span Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–08	1,171	0.9 mi
Catskill Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	419	0.9 mi
Gulf Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	634	1.1 mi
Wilmington Park Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	472	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Scholarship Prep - South Bay

What grades does Scholarship Prep - South Bay serve?

Scholarship Prep - South Bay reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scholarship Prep - South Bay District.

How many students attend Scholarship Prep - South Bay?

Scholarship Prep - South Bay reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Scholarship Prep - South Bay?

The calculated ratio is 24.8:1, based on 421 students and 17.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Scholarship Prep - South Bay a public, charter, or magnet school?

Scholarship Prep - South Bay is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Scholarship Prep - South Bay students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

92.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Scholarship Prep - South Bay in?

Scholarship Prep - South Bay is part of Scholarship Prep - South Bay District, based in Wilmington, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Scholarship Prep - South Bay?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Broad Avenue Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Fries Avenue Elementary (0.8 mi), Harry Bridges Span (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.