Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter in Inglewood, CA

At a glance

Reported students

426

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

11.08

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

38.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

44th percentile

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

District median enrollment

426

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter: 426 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

38.4:1 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: 351
Teachers (FTE): 18
Student–teacher ratio: 19.5:1

What the reported data says about Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Inglewood. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter District. NCES reports 426 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 38.4:1, 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 Black (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter

1How do the reported 38.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.08 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.1%
Students with disabilities: 5.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 72.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White1.2%
Hispanic14.6%
Black81%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.8%

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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter

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
Centinela Elementary · Inglewood Unified	KG–08	577	0.7 mi
La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter Elementary · Charter · Inglewood Unified	KG–08	552	0.8 mi
ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy District	KG–05	375	1.1 mi
Frank D. Parent Elementary · Inglewood Unified	KG–08	235	1.2 mi
Open Charter Magnet Elementary · Charter · Los Angeles Unified	KG–05	390	1.2 mi
Kelso (William H.) Elementary · Inglewood Unified	KG–08	324	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter

What grades does Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter serve?

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter District.

How many students attend Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter?

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter reported 426 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter?

The calculated ratio is 38.4:1, based on 426 students and 11.08 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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter 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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

72.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter in?

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter is part of Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter District, based in Inglewood, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centinela (0.7 mi), La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter (0.8 mi), ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.