Clinton William Jefferson

www.compton.k12.ca.us

791 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clinton William Jefferson Elementary School, located on Compton Boulevard in Compton, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and social development within a structured learning environment.

The school emphasizes the district's mission to prepare students for college and career readiness through a balanced curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. By utilizing the resources provided by the Compton Unified School District, Jefferson Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student achievement, character building, and community engagement. Families looking for specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or academic calendars can find further details through the official district website.

791

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton William Jefferson
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	741
Black	41
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
741 (93.7 %)
Black
41 (5.2 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Compton Unified
Phone:	(562)630-7912
Website:	http://www.compton.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 77

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 64