Excellent
#1577 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Based on limited data
Lexington Avenue Primary Center
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
4564 West Lexington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 551 schools in Los Angeles. Learn more
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,577 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#139 of 563
public schools
In district
#181 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Lexington Avenue Primary Center
Lexington Avenue Primary Center is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Lexington Avenue Primary Center serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lexington Avenue Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,577 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 95 students, Lexington 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.
37% of students at Lexington 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
93.7%
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 Lexington Avenue Primary Center Compares
See how Lexington Avenue Primary Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4564 West Lexington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lexington Avenue Primary Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Micheltorena Street Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Franklin Avenue Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90029 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,793
Median Home Value
$1,066,200
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
Population
33,830
College Educated
36.3%
Homeownership
11.2%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lexington Avenue Primary Center
What grades does Lexington Avenue Primary Center serve?
Lexington Avenue Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Lexington Avenue Primary Center?
Lexington Avenue Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Avenue Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Avenue Primary Center is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lexington Avenue Primary Center rank in CA?
Lexington Avenue Primary Center ranks #1,577 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lexington Avenue Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Avenue Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lexington Avenue Primary Center a charter school?
No, Lexington Avenue Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lexington Avenue Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Lexington Avenue Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington Avenue Primary Center?
93.7% of students at Lexington 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (323) 644-2884
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #181 of 769
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