TIBBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tibby Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 780 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, Tibby 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.

Tibby Elementary School is a public school located in Compton, California, serving students within the Compton Unified School District. As a neighborhood institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. The school is committed to supporting student growth through a structured academic curriculum, aiming to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional learning in a supportive classroom environment.

Like other schools within the Compton Unified School District, Tibby Elementary focuses on meeting state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes the importance of academic achievement and community engagement, working to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources, district-led initiatives, and ongoing communication regarding student progress and school events.

For more information, contact Tibby Elementary at (310) 898-6370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 W. Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220-1537
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TIBBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 780 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
780
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
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 780 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.8%
Black or African American
40.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
White
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.