OLYMPIC PRIMARY CENTER

Olympic Primary Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 199 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Olympic Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Olympic Primary Center, located in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Designed specifically to serve the district’s youngest learners, the school functions as a "primary center," typically focusing on students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through second grade. Its primary mission is to alleviate overcrowding in neighboring elementary schools by providing a dedicated, age-appropriate environment where early childhood education can be prioritized in a smaller, more focused setting.

The school is situated in a high-density urban area, playing a vital role in the local community by offering foundational academic support to a diverse student population. Because it is a primary center, the campus is tailored to the unique developmental needs of early learners, fostering a transition period before students move on to traditional elementary schools. By concentrating resources and specialized early-education curriculum in one location, Olympic Primary Center aims to build strong literacy and social-emotional skills, ensuring that students from the surrounding community are well-prepared for their future academic journeys.

For more information, contact Olympic Primary Center at (213) 739-2753 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.