Jefferson Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

642 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 2508 E. 133rd St. in Compton, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. As a primary educational institution within the district, it serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children. The school is integrated into a broader district framework that focuses on student achievement, literacy, and core educational standards within the Compton area.

As part of the Compton Unified School District, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the district's mission to prepare students for college and career readiness through structured curriculum and support services. The school acts as a vital hub for the 90222 neighborhood, offering a standard elementary experience that includes access to district-wide resources, specialized programs, and community engagement initiatives aimed at fostering both social and academic development in its student body.

642

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	613
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
613 (95.5%)
Black
22 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
White
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)898-6190
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 50

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 70