Washington Elementary

1421 N. Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222

www.compton.k12.ca.us

261 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1421 N. Wilmington Ave. in Compton, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the 90222 zip code, working to prepare them for middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

As part of the Compton Unified School District, the school functions within a district-wide framework that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and student support services. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding enrollment and district policies through the official Compton Unified School District website at http://www.compton.k12.ca.us.

261

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	217
Black	41
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
217 (83.1 %)
Black
41 (15.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
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)898-6390
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 35

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 34