Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center serves 86 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center's student population of 86 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.04, 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
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center?
86 students attend Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center?
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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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