Laurel Street Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

389 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

389

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	325
Black	55
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
325 (83.5 %)
Black
55 (14.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)898-6440
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 40

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurel Street Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	37
Grade 7	32
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurel Street Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	50.1%
Male	194	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)