LEXINGTON AVENUE PRIMARY CENTER
Lexington Avenue 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 172 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 8 teachers, Lexington Avenue 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.
Lexington Avenue Primary Center, located in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a specialized elementary institution serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Its status as a "Primary Center" signifies that it is specifically designed to support the unique developmental needs of early childhood, often acting as a bridge between preschool and standard elementary education.
The school is situated in a diverse, high-density urban community, and it works to accommodate a student population that reflects the multicultural landscape of Los Angeles. Through its affiliation with the LAUSD, the school adheres to district-wide educational standards while utilizing its smaller campus environment to foster a supportive and accessible atmosphere for families. By focusing exclusively on the youngest grade levels, Lexington Avenue Primary Center aims to establish a strong educational trajectory for its students before they transition to larger elementary schools in the area.
For more information, contact Lexington Avenue Primary Center at (323) 644-2884 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90029-1915
(323) 644-2884
LEXINGTON AVENUE PRIMARY CENTER is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 172 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 172 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEXINGTON AVENUE PRIMARY CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.7%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- White
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.