At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
450
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+23.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Longfellow Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Compton, California. The school enrolls 450 students. It is part of the Compton Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictCompton Unified
County6037
CityCompton
ZIP90220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060962000989
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment450
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino70.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.7%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
70.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
25.0%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.