Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center

8621 S. Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044

163 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

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.

163

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)751-3887
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center
Grade
KG

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)