LAUREL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laurel Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 723 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, Laurel Street Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Laurel Street Elementary School is a public school located in Compton, California, serving students within the Compton Unified School District. As a neighborhood institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged student body. It functions as a foundational part of the local community, emphasizing core educational standards while providing resources to support the diverse needs of families in the 90220 area.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Compton Unified School District, which focuses on preparing students for college and career success through rigorous instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a presence on the district’s official website, the school keeps parents and stakeholders informed about district-wide policies, academic programs, and school-specific initiatives. Laurel Street Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood education, striving to create a safe and supportive environment for students to build the skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact Laurel Street Elementary at (310) 898-6440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1321 W. Laurel St.
Compton, CA 90220-2801
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LAUREL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
723
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 723 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAUREL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.9%
Black or African American
19.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
White
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.