Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center

1017 W. 47th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center serves 80 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center's student population of 80 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
80 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is 0.20, 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
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center?
80 students attend Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center offer ?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center part of?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center located?
Dr. James Edward Jones 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.

School Reviews

2   5/17/2016
They make students to be with a teacher later they change their teachets and that's makes them confused their mind wheey learn something with one teacher and something else with the other teacher and that way kids will never learn anything
- Posted by Parent - gfj

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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