Martha Escutia Primary Center

6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Martha Escutia Primary Center serves 187 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martha Escutia Primary Center's student population of 187 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Martha Escutia Primary Center is 0.06, 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
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Martha Escutia Primary Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
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12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martha Escutia Primary Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
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5%
White
2%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martha Escutia Primary Center and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Martha Escutia Primary Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Martha Escutia Primary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Martha Escutia 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
89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martha Escutia 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
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martha Escutia 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martha Escutia Primary Center?
187 students attend Martha Escutia Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Martha Escutia Primary Center students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha Escutia Primary Center?
Martha Escutia Primary Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martha Escutia Primary Center offer ?
Martha Escutia Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Martha Escutia Primary Center part of?
Martha Escutia Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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