Mariposa-nabi Primary Center

987 South Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mariposa-nabi Primary Center's student population of 92 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
92 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mariposa-nabi Primary Center is 0.29, 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
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mariposa-nabi Primary Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mariposa-nabi Primary Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mariposa-nabi Primary Center and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mariposa-nabi Primary Center and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mariposa-nabi Primary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Mariposa-nabi 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
88%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mariposa-nabi 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
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mariposa-nabi 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

How many students attend Mariposa-nabi Primary Center?
92 students attend Mariposa-nabi Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mariposa-nabi Primary Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariposa-nabi Primary Center?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa-nabi Primary Center offer ?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mariposa-nabi Primary Center part of?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mariposa-nabi Primary Center located?
Mariposa-nabi Primary Center is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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