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
1017 West 47th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 551 schools in Los Angeles. Learn more
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,427 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#130 of 563
public schools
In district
#169 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
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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. Dr.
James Edward Jones Primary Center serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center has a current 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.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center Compares
See how Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1017 West 47th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Vernon Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter (rated 7.9/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,417
Median Home Value
$632,600
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
Population
67,895
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
33
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (323) 235-8911
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #169 of 769
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