Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center

8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center serves 173 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center's student population of 173 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
173 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center often compared to?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Park Primary Center, Hooper Avenue Primary Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center?
173 students attend Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center offer ?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center part of?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center located?
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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