Emerson Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

580 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located on East Caldwell Street in Compton, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. As an elementary institution, it serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on core curriculum standards while operating within the district’s broader educational framework.

The school functions as a community hub for families in the 90221 area, striving to support student development through structured classroom learning and various district-led resources. Because it is part of the Compton Unified School District, the school aligns its policies and academic goals with the district’s mission to prepare students for college and career readiness. For those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-specific events, the official Compton Unified School District website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative contact information.

580

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	461
Black	100
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
461 (79.5 %)
Black
100 (17.2 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.2 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)898-6170
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 67

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 59