JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 837 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 29 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (310) 898-6190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Compton, CA 90222-2723
(310) 898-6190
http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 837 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Compton Unified
- Total Students:
- 837
- Teachers:
- 29.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 837 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- White
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.