Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center

8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center serves 173 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
Ready for the World

School Rankings

The diversity score of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center often compared to?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Park Primary Center, Hooper Avenue Primary Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center?
173 students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center offer ?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center part of?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center located?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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