Dickison Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

681 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dickison Elementary School is a public school located at 905 N. Aranbe St. in Compton, California, serving students within the Compton Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, student development, and community engagement. As part of the broader district infrastructure, it aims to provide its students with the essential tools and resources necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

The school operates under the mission of the Compton Unified School District, which emphasizes equity, excellence, and the preparation of students for future academic and career success. Families interested in enrollment procedures, school-specific programs, or the most current academic calendars can find detailed information through the official district website at [http://www.compton.k12.ca.us](http://www.compton.k12.ca.us). As a neighborhood school, Dickison Elementary plays a vital role in the Compton community by striving to support the personal and educational growth of its student body.

681

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	620
Black	49
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
620 (91.0%)
Black
49 (7.2%)
Two or More
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
White
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6160
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 129

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dickison Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dickison Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	48.8%
Male	349	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)