Ralph Bunche Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

248 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ralph Bunche Elementary School, located in Carson, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive environment. As part of a district-wide mission, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

The school emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility, utilizing its resources to meet the specific needs of its learners. By adhering to the standards and initiatives set forth by the Compton Unified School District, Ralph Bunche Elementary works to implement curriculum that promotes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. Families looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative updates can find comprehensive resources through the official district website.

248

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Bunche Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	161
Black	83
Two or More	3

Hispanic
161 (64.9 %)
Black
83 (33.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(310)898-6120
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 11