Mayo Elementary

www.compton.k12.ca.us

461 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mayo Elementary School, located at 915 N. Mayo Ave. in Compton, California, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Compton Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, focusing on developing essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a structured learning environment.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Compton Unified School District, which emphasizes student achievement, college and career readiness, and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, Mayo Elementary strives to create a supportive space that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school’s information is managed through the official [Compton Unified School District website](http://www.compton.k12.ca.us).

461

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mayo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	433
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
433 (93.9 %)
Black
23 (5.0 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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)898-6310
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
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 62

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88