Ralph Bunche Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carson, California 90746 · Compton Unified
#3926 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42454 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralph Bunche Elementary
Ralph Bunche Elementary is a public elementary located in Carson, in the Compton Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 217 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3926th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 217.
There are 22 schools in Carson; Ralph Bunche Elementary ranks 18th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.1
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 Ralph Bunche Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ralph Bunche Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bursch Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
370 students · 958 m away
Ambler Avenue Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 1.2 km away
Enterprise Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
182 students · 1.2 km away
McKinley Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
331 students · 1.8 km away
Laurel Street Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
377 students · 1.8 km away
Longfellow Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
450 students · 1.8 km away
Tibby Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
554 students · 2.1 km away
Walton Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
72 students · 2.1 km away
Gardena Elementary
Gardena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 2.3 km away
Avalon Gardens Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students · 2.4 km away
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Virginia Road Elementary
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217 students
Monroe Elementary
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217 students
Laytonville Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph Bunche Elementary a good school?
Ralph Bunche Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3926 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 Ralph Bunche Elementary rank in California?
Ralph Bunche Elementary ranks #3926 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42454 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralph Bunche Elementary?
Ralph Bunche Elementary had 217 students in 2025.
Is Ralph Bunche Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ralph Bunche Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralph Bunche Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralph Bunche Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.