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#4526 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Based on limited data
Hooper Avenue Primary Center
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1280 East 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 551 schools in Los Angeles. Learn more
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
162
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,526 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#342 of 563
public schools
In district
#483 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
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Hooper Avenue Primary Center
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About Hooper Avenue Primary Center
Hooper Avenue Primary Center is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Hooper Avenue Primary Center serves approximately 162 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Hooper Avenue Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,526 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 162 students, Hooper Avenue 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.
69% of students at Hooper Avenue Primary Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.7%
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 Hooper Avenue Primary Center Compares
See how Hooper Avenue Primary Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1280 East 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hooper Avenue Primary Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Math Science Technology Academy (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sally Ride Elementary: A SMArT Academy (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ascot Avenue Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar 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 90011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,781
Median Home Value
$575,200
Median Rent
$1,497/mo
Population
102,784
College Educated
6.2%
Homeownership
26.3%
Avg Commute
33.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Median Age
31
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hooper Avenue Primary Center
What grades does Hooper Avenue Primary Center serve?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Hooper Avenue Primary Center?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooper Avenue Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooper Avenue Primary Center is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hooper Avenue Primary Center rank in CA?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center ranks #4,526 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hooper Avenue Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hooper Avenue Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hooper Avenue Primary Center a charter school?
No, Hooper Avenue Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hooper Avenue Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Hooper Avenue Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hooper Avenue Primary Center?
95.7% of students at Hooper Avenue 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.5%
- Phone
- (323) 233-5866
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #483 of 769
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