Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gompers ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gompers's student population of 366 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Achieve
School Rankings
Gompers ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gompers is 0.66, which is more 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
#2545 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gompers's ranking?
Gompers is ranked #2545 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gompers often compared to?
Gompersis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School, Animo Legacy Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gompers?
366 students attend Gompers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gompers students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gompers?
Gompers has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gompers offer ?
Gompers offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gompers part of?
Gompers is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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