DICKISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dickison Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 834 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, Dickison 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.

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.

For more information, contact Dickison Elementary at (310) 898-6160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

905 N. Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220-2023
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DICKISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 834 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
834
Teachers:
27.5
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 834 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DICKISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.7%
Black or African American
10.6%
Two or more races
2.0%
White
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.