LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Longfellow Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 513 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 19 teachers, Longfellow Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Longfellow Elementary School is a public school located in Compton, California, and is part of the Compton Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. It operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities, aiming to equip children with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

As an elementary institution, Longfellow typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating programs to support student growth and community engagement. By operating under the Compton Unified School District, the school utilizes the district's broader resources, curriculum standards, and initiatives designed to improve student performance and prepare young learners for middle and high school transitions. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school events, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

For more information, contact Longfellow Elementary at (310) 898-6460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1101 S. Dwight St.
Compton, CA 90220-4496
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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 513 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
513
Teachers:
19
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

* 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 513 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.9%
Black or African American
21.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.