MARIPOSA-NABI PRIMARY CENTER

Mariposa-Nabi 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 192 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 9 teachers, Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center is a specialized educational facility located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is uniquely structured to provide a supportive, foundational learning environment specifically designed for the developmental needs of early childhood learners. By focusing exclusively on these primary years, the center aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares children for the transition into elementary school.

Academically, the school emphasizes early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional development. Being located in a diverse urban area, Mariposa-Nabi is noted for its inclusive environment that welcomes families from various cultural backgrounds. The school leverages its membership within the LAUSD system to provide students with consistent educational standards and resources, while maintaining the specialized, small-school setting necessary for younger students to build confidence and essential academic skills during their first years of formal schooling.

For more information, contact Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center at (213) 385-0241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.