GARZA (CARMEN LOMAS) PRIMARY CENTER

Garza (Carmen Lomas) 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 136 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 6 teachers, Garza (Carmen Lomas) 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.

Carmen Lomas Garza Primary Center, located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized educational facility serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the center focuses on providing a nurturing and foundational learning environment specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of young children. By concentrating exclusively on primary education, the school aims to create a setting that fosters early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills before students transition to elementary schools.

The school is named in honor of Carmen Lomas Garza, a renowned Chicana artist celebrated for her work depicting the everyday lives and cultural traditions of Mexican Americans. Reflecting the heritage of its namesake, the school often serves as a vital community hub within the predominantly Hispanic neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Through its commitment to a supportive environment and age-appropriate curriculum, the center strives to set a strong academic trajectory for its students, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and community-centered education in the Los Angeles area.

For more information, contact Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center at (323) 981-0270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.