Excellent
#1427 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
1017 West 47th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 551 schools in Los Angeles.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,417
Median home value
$632,600
Median rent
$1,438/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icef Innovation Los Angeles CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Kipp Vida Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Fifty-second Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #169 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,427 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
What grades does Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center serve?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center rank in CA?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center ranks #1,427 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center a charter school?
No, Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center?
84.3% of students at Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (323) 235-8911
- Area population (ZIP 90037)
- 67,895
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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