Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center serves 173 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center's student population of 173 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Ready for the World
School Rankings
The diversity score of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is 0.52, 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
65%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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
What schools are Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center often compared to?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Park Primary Center, Hooper Avenue Primary Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center?
173 students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center offer ?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center part of?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center located?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. 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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