Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center serves 95 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center's student population of 95 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Dec 25, 2025
School Motto
Here at Garza: We Learn. We Lead. We Inspire the Future.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center is 0.00, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center?
95 students attend Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center?
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center offer ?
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center part of?
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center located?
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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