Bursch Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

370 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bursch Elementary School is a public school located in Compton, California, serving students within the Compton Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged population, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the broader district, it strives to prepare students for middle school through a mix of classroom instruction, community engagement, and resource development designed to meet the unique needs of the local student body.

The school’s location on West 156th Street places it at the heart of the Compton community, where it acts as a central hub for neighborhood families. By leveraging the district’s academic framework, Bursch Elementary emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an official web presence through the Compton Unified School District portal at [www.compton.k12.ca.us](http://www.compton.k12.ca.us).

370

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bursch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	296
Black	73
Asian	1

Hispanic
296 (80.0%)
Black
73 (19.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6130
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 66

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 13