School Overview
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.
513
Total Students
18.5
Full-Time Teachers
27.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longfellow Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic378
Black115
Two or More5
American Indian2
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    378 (73.7 %)
  • Black
    115 (22.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (1.6 %)
  • White
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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)898-6460
Website: http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 377
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Longfellow Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten57
Grade 158
Grade 256
Grade 368
Grade 468
Grade 574
Grade 650
Grade 745
Grade 837
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Longfellow Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23245.2%
Male28154.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)