Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Compton Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Compton Avenue Elementary serves the southeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Compton Avenue Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Compton Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compton Avenue Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5900 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compton Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Compton Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5900 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Compton Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Compton Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grape Street Elementary School, One Hundred Ninth Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Compton Avenue Elementary School?
265 students attend Compton Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Compton Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Compton Avenue Elementary School?
Compton Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Compton Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Compton Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Compton Avenue Elementary School part of?
Compton Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Compton Avenue Elementary School located?
Compton Avenue Elementary School is located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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