At a glance
Reported students
138
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Washington Primary Center: 138 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 152
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Washington Primary Center
Washington Primary Center is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 138 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.7%) and Black (18.1%). English learners represent 33.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington Primary Center
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.43
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic79.7%
- Black18.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paseo del Rey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
139 reported students
Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–05
140 reported students
Richard Riordan Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–05
136 reported students
Vernon City Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
134 reported students
Hooper Avenue Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
142 reported students
Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–05
128 reported students
Public schools near Washington Primary Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 611 | 0.4 mi |
| Figueroa Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 400 | 0.4 mi |
| West Athens Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 545 | 0.6 mi |
| Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 745 | 1.1 mi |
| One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 804 | 1.2 mi |
| Charles W. Barrett Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 473 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary Center
What grades does Washington Primary Center serve?
Washington Primary Center reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Washington Primary Center?
Washington Primary Center reported 138 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 152 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Primary Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 138 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Primary Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Primary Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Primary Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington Primary Center in?
Washington Primary Center is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Primary Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodcrest Elementary (0.4 mi), Figueroa Street Elementary (0.4 mi), West Athens Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.