Hooper Avenue Primary Center

1280 East 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hooper Avenue Primary Center serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hooper Avenue Primary Center's student population of 162 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hooper Avenue Primary Center is 0.13, 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
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hooper Avenue Primary Center?
162 students attend Hooper Avenue Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hooper Avenue Primary Center students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hooper Avenue Primary Center?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hooper Avenue Primary Center offer ?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Hooper Avenue Primary Center part of?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hooper Avenue Primary Center located?
Hooper Avenue 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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