DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. PRIMARY CENTER

Danny J. Bakewell Sr. 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 238 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, Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center, located in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles, is a specialized educational facility within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving students in the primary grades (typically Pre-Kindergarten through 1st or 2nd grade), the school is designed to provide a foundational learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and elementary school. Its small-campus setting is intended to foster a nurturing atmosphere where young students can develop essential social, emotional, and academic skills during their most formative years.

The school is named in honor of Danny J. Bakewell Sr., a prominent civil rights activist, philanthropist, and influential figure in the Los Angeles community. By bearing his name, the institution reflects a commitment to community empowerment and the upliftment of local families. As a primary center, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood by offering early intervention and structured classroom experiences, helping to ensure that local children are well-prepared for the transition to larger elementary school settings.

For more information, contact Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center at (323) 751-3887 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.