Martin Luther King Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

336 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Elementary, located at 2270 E. 122nd St. in Compton, California, is a public school operating under the Compton Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a structured learning environment. As part of the broader Compton district, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors through a standards-based curriculum and supportive instructional practices.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the 90222 area, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Compton Unified School District, Martin Luther King Elementary focuses on closing achievement gaps and fostering equity in education. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Compton Unified School District website.

336

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	271
Black	59
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
271 (80.7%)
Black
59 (17.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (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)898-6430
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 49

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 30