Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Compton, California 90222 · Compton Unified
#2076 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#27300 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in Compton, in the Compton Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 642 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2076th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 642.
There are 34 schools in Compton; Jefferson Elementary ranks 2nd of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
ISANA Achernar Academy
Compton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
407 students · 599 m away
Anderson Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
451 students · 706 m away
Rosecrans Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
459 students · 826 m away
Bunche Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students · 1.1 km away
Martin Luther King Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students · 1.2 km away
Dickison Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
681 students · 1.2 km away
Lindbergh Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students · 1.4 km away
Compton Early College High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students · 1.4 km away
Willowbrook Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students · 1.4 km away
Mayo Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
440 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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642 students
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642 students
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642 students
Palm Crest Elementary
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642 students
Francis Hopkinson Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
August Knodt Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2076 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #2076 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #27300 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 642 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.