DR. JAMES EDWARD JONES PRIMARY CENTER
The Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center, located in the South Los Angeles area, operates as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving the educational needs of younger children in the 90037 zip code, the school is designed specifically to provide a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grades. As a "Primary Center," the school typically focuses on early childhood education, bridging the gap between preschool and elementary school to ensure students are prepared for the rigors of later grade levels.
Situated on West 47th Street, the school serves as a localized community hub, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the developmental stages of early learners. While its curriculum aligns with LAUSD standards, the school is known for its focus on literacy, foundational math skills, and social-emotional growth. By catering exclusively to younger students, Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center provides a specialized, age-appropriate setting that aims to foster a positive initial experience with the public education system.
Los Angeles, CA 90037-2913
(323) 235-8911
DR. JAMES EDWARD JONES PRIMARY CENTER is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 167 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 167
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 167 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR. JAMES EDWARD JONES PRIMARY CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.6%
- Black or African American
- 12.0%
- White
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.