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 170 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : The Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge lying around 0.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center's student population of 170 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
170 students

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Ready for the World

School Rankings

The diversity score of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is 0.47, 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
21:1
21:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
71%
56%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
94%
0.47

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
48.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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?
170 students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : The Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge lying around 0.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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