Compton Avenue Elementary

1515 East 104th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

www.comptonavenue.org

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Compton Avenue Elementary School, located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student body. The campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also integrating social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for middle school success.

Beyond standard academics, Compton Avenue Elementary prides itself on being a hub for the local community. The school works to engage families through various programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening parent involvement and student achievement. By utilizing a blend of instructional technology and teacher-led classroom instruction, the school strives to close achievement gaps and encourage a culture of high expectations, aiming to equip every student with the essential tools needed for lifelong learning and personal growth.

265

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Compton Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	202
Black	42
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Hispanic
202 (76.2%)
Black
42 (15.8%)
Two or More
14 (5.3%)
White
6 (2.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)564-5767
Website:	http://www.comptonavenue.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 42

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Compton Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Compton Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	50.2%
Male	132	49.8%

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