Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center

1017 West 47th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

jonespc.lausd.org

96 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

The Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center, located in the South Los Angeles area, operates as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving the educational needs of younger children in the 90037 zip code, the school is designed specifically to provide a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grades. As a "Primary Center," the school typically focuses on early childhood education, bridging the gap between preschool and elementary school to ensure students are prepared for the rigors of later grade levels.

Situated on West 47th Street, the school serves as a localized community hub, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the developmental stages of early learners. While its curriculum aligns with LAUSD standards, the school is known for its focus on literacy, foundational math skills, and social-emotional growth. By catering exclusively to younger students, Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center provides a specialized, age-appropriate setting that aims to foster a positive initial experience with the public education system.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	81
Black	10
Two or More	1

Hispanic
81 (84.4%)
Black
10 (10.4%)
White
4 (4.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)

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:	(323)235-8911
Website:	http://jonespc.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 58

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 19