Ralph Bunche Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Bunche Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ralph Bunche Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
37%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Bunche Elementary School?
304 students attend Ralph Bunche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ralph Bunche Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Bunche Elementary School?
Ralph Bunche Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ralph Bunche Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Bunche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ralph Bunche Elementary School part of?
Ralph Bunche Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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