Pacoima Elementary School

What Pacoima Elementary School does

Pacoima Charter School (operating in some records as Pacoima Elementary School) is a public charter elementary school located at 11016 Norris Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331, serving students from Pre-K through 6th grade. Founded in 2000 and authorized by the California State Board of Education, the school delivers a free public education funded through average daily attendance-based state apportionment, with no tuition or fees charged to families. The school is led by Principal Sylvia Fajardo and supported by a Director of Instruction and a Director of Family and Student Services, and it employs fully credentialed teachers alongside an unusually deep wraparound support team that includes a school psychologist, BCBA supervisor, social workers, speech/language pathologists, resource specialist teachers, a chef, a pediatrician, and a school nurse.

The school's core academic offering centers on a STEAM program staffed by 3-4 dedicated full-time credentialed teachers, supplemented by individualized reading tutoring via the Lightning Squad / SFA program, special education services, and an enrichment catalog of more than 15 activities (robotics, violin, guitar, chess, speech and debate, fishing club, journalism/WNN broadcasts). It operates a 1-to-1 student-to-computer ratio, a library of over 10,000 books with a 24-station computer lab, and runs three distinct sites/programs: the main Norris Ave. campus, the Pacoima Enrichment Academy (a kindergarten site opened November 2012 serving 180+ students), and Pacoima Charter State Preschool (ages 3-4). Technology infrastructure is conventional educational SaaS: Aeries for student information, ParentSquare for communications, Clever as an SSO portal into IReady/Khan Academy, and Edlio for website/content.

The go-to-market motion is community-led: enrollment is driven by parent word-of-mouth, local church and agency referrals, open houses, and a recently launched bilingual online enrollment portal, with a flagship Annual Resource Fair coordinated through the Pacoima Community Initiative connecting the school to 40+ community partner agencies including LAPD, CSUN, JPL, Azusa Pacific, El Centro Amistad, El Nido, LAEP, Valley Presbyterian, Code.org, and First LEGO League. The school holds a 6-year WASC accreditation, ranks 9 out of 10 in the California Similar Schools Ranking, and has won multiple regional STEAM and speech/debate competitions.

Name

Pacoima Elementary School

Legal name

Pacoima Charter School

Website

https://pacoimacharter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pacoima Charter School is a free public charter elementary school in Pacoima, CA, serving Pre-K through 6th grade students with a credentialed STEAM program, wraparound support services, and an enrichment catalog of 15+ activities funded by California average daily attendance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

Keywords

• Charter elementary education
• STEAM curriculum programs
• Public K-6 schooling
• After school enrichment
• School meal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pacoima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a charter school, Pacoima Charter receives public funding based on average daily attendance. The school operates as a free public school serving Pre-K through 6th grade students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pacoima Charter School delivers free public elementary education to students from Pre-K through 6th grade, with a four-teacher STEAM program, 15+ enrichment classes, free before- and after-school care, daily meals (breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner), individualized reading tutoring, and special education and mental health support services. The school is publicly funded based on average daily attendance and operates under the California State Board of Education.

Product overview

Pacoima Charter School is a single-site charter elementary school serving Pre-K through 6th grade students. The school offers a unified educational program combining rigorous academics with extensive enrichment, including a dedicated STEAM program with four credentialed teachers, over 15 enrichment activities (robotics, violin, guitar, chess, fishing club, speech & debate), and free before/after school care. Support services include special education, health/nutrition services feeding 1600+ students daily, library with 24-computer lab, SFA reading tutoring, and mental health support. The school operates the Pacoima Enrichment Academy as a separate kindergarten site and runs a state preschool program. All programs are delivered through the school's Edlio-powered website platform with Aeries student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Program (Pre-K to 6th Grade) Comprehensive elementary education program serving students from Pre-K through 6th grade, with focus on core academics including math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies. Delivered by fully credentialed teachers in a free public charter school setting.
• STEAM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program with 3-4 dedicated full-time credentialed teachers instructing all students. Students participate in robotics, engineering competitions, and hands-on science activities. Has produced multiple competition wins including NASA Space Challenge and LA's Best Science Competition (8 consecutive years).
• Think Together After School Program
• Pacoima Charter State Preschool Top-rated preschool program serving children ages 3-4, expanding the school's early childhood education services for the Pacoima community.
• Pacoima Enrichment Academy Separate kindergarten site serving over 180 kindergarten students (ages 5-6), established as an expansion of the school's early childhood education offerings.
• SFA Tutoring (Lightning Squad)
• Enrichment Programs (15+ Classes)
• Special Education Services
• Health and Nutrition Services
• Pacoima Charter Library
• Journalism and Digital Media Club (WNN)

Quantifiable outcome

• WASC 6-year accreditation demonstrates sustained academic excellence
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacoima Community Initiative (PCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration revived in April 2020 connecting community agencies, schools and government institutions; monthly meetings every first Friday; coordinates 40+ partner agencies for Annual Resource Fair serving 800+ families
• El Centro AmistadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and counseling services provider; co-hosts Pacoima Charter's Community Resource Fair; provides individual and group counseling, parenting classes, anger management classes
• Azusa Pacific UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides graduate social work internship opportunities; recognized PCS as 2025 Agency of the Year for social work supervision
• CSUN (California State University Northridge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Rally in the Valley Robotics Competition; provides college awareness field trips for 5th graders; partnerships for student teaching and internship opportunities
• El Nido Family CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for family services; parenting classes, tutoring, youth activities; collaborative partner in Pacoima Community Initiative
• First LEGO LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobotics competition partnership supporting the Robotic Nerds team and STEAM education
• JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA-affiliated partner supporting STEAM education and robotics; field trips to JPL for selected students studying hydrodynamics
• Think TogethercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter school program provider offering academic and enrichment activities to all PCS students; virtual and in-person after school program options
• LA GalaxyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partnership supporting student athletics and community engagement
• Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational support partnership providing resources and programs for Pacoima community
• LAPD (Foothill Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Safety Partnership program with 10+ officers working with school through sports and educational programs; Just Say No Rally collaboration; neighborhood watch meetings
• Valley Presbyterian HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner in Pacoima Community Initiative providing health resources to families
• Northeast Valley Health CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical services to children and families in Pacoima community
• Kids Community Dental ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free dental screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants and oral hygiene instructions to PCS students
• Red Hen PressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiterary partner supporting reading and literacy programs at the school
• LAPD CSP OfficerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Safety Partnership officers (10+ officers and supervisor) developing police-community relationships through sports, educational programs and daily interaction with students
• Office of US Congressman Tony CardenascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal representative partnership supporting Pacoima community initiatives; Congressman visited PCS in October 2024 and received Scouting Vale La Pena Service Award
• CA State Assemblywoman Luz RivascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState legislative partner in Pacoima Community Initiative supporting community resources and school programs
• LA City Councilwoman Monica RodriguezcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting Walk to School Day, community safety events, and Pacoima Community Initiative

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspire Public Schools: California-based charter school network operating TK-12 campuses with strong STEAM emphasis, including in Los Angeles. Comparable charter operator with similar instructional philosophy and grade-level coverage.
• Green Dot Public Schools: Large California charter network with multiple LA campuses serving elementary through high school. Comparable as a multi-site charter operator in the LA market with similar student demographics.
• KIPP SoCal Public Schools: Multi-site charter school network operating in Los Angeles serving elementary and middle school grades in similar low-income communities. Comparable as a public charter operator serving the same LA catchment and demographic, but at network scale.
• Citizens of the World Charter Schools: LA-based charter network operating elementary schools in underserved communities with a similar community-driven, mixed-income model. Comparable as a charter operator focused on elementary grades in LA neighborhoods.
• ICEF Public Schools: LA-based charter network serving elementary through high school in similar South LA and San Fernando Valley communities. Direct peer operating under the same California charter framework with comparable student demographics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: Major LA-based charter network with elementary and secondary campuses in Pacoima and surrounding neighborhoods. Direct peer operating the same charter model, comparable demographics, and overlapping service area.
• Magnolia Public Schools: California charter network with STEM-focused campuses in the Los Angeles area. Comparable charter operator with similar STEAM curriculum emphasis and grade-level range.

Emerging players

• Equitas Academy Charter Schools: Smaller LA-based charter network serving elementary and middle school grades in similar communities. Comparable as a charter operator with similar community focus and grade range, but smaller in scale.
• Celerity Educational Group: LA-based charter network serving elementary through high school in similar underserved communities. Comparable as a smaller charter operator in the LA market, though broader in grade span.

Regional players

• Granada Hills Charter High School: Independent conversion charter school in the San Fernando Valley, geographically close to Pacoima. Comparable as a single-site LA-area independent charter, though it serves grades 9-12 rather than elementary.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqBJAK3xKf0U4DZ9Xz7j0YA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacoima-elementary-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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