Mariposa-nabi Primary Center serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
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-2
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center's student population of 92 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mariposa-nabi Primary Center is 0.29, 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
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Mariposa-nabi Primary Center?
92 students attend Mariposa-nabi Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mariposa-nabi Primary Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariposa-nabi Primary Center?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa-nabi Primary Center offer ?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mariposa-nabi Primary Center part of?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mariposa-nabi Primary Center located?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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