Hooper Avenue Primary Center

177 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Hooper Avenue Primary Center is a public school located in the South Los Angeles area, serving students in the early grades of elementary education (typically Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade). As a primary center within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth during these formative years.

Situated in the 90011 zip code, the school operates as a vital community hub for families in the neighborhood. Because it is a primary center, it is designed to provide a smaller, specialized setting that eases the transition into formal schooling before students move on to a traditional elementary school. The facility focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners can develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

177

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

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)233-5866
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 Hooper Avenue Primary Center
Grade
KG

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)