RALPH BUNCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ralph Bunche Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Carson, CA with about 420 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Ralph Bunche Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ralph Bunche Elementary School, located in Carson, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive environment. As part of a district-wide mission, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

The school emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility, utilizing its resources to meet the specific needs of its learners. By adhering to the standards and initiatives set forth by the Compton Unified School District, Ralph Bunche Elementary works to implement curriculum that promotes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. Families looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative updates can find comprehensive resources through the official district website.

For more information, contact Ralph Bunche Elementary at (310) 898-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16223 S. Haskins Ln.
Carson, CA 90746-1021
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RALPH BUNCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carson, CA with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
14.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 420 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.7%
Black or African American
38.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
White
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.