Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center

987 South Mariposa Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006

mariposapc.lausd.org

85 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center is a specialized educational facility located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 1st grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is uniquely structured to provide a supportive, foundational learning environment specifically designed for the developmental needs of early childhood learners. By focusing exclusively on these primary years, the center aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares children for the transition into elementary school.

Academically, the school emphasizes early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional development. Being located in a diverse urban area, Mariposa-Nabi is noted for its inclusive environment that welcomes families from various cultural backgrounds. The school leverages its membership within the LAUSD system to provide students with consistent educational standards and resources, while maintaining the specialized, small-school setting necessary for younger students to build confidence and essential academic skills during their first years of formal schooling.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	74
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	5

Hispanic
74 (87.1%)
Two or More
5 (5.9%)
Asian
3 (3.5%)
Black
2 (2.4%)
White
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(213)385-0241
Website:	http://mariposapc.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 20