- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Compton, CA
Emerson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060962000980
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 20
- elementary schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Emerson Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060962000980 · Compton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 23.7:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Emerson Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dominguez High
Dominguez High
1,582 students
- Compton High
Compton High
1,438 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
908 students
- Clinton Willia
Clinton William Jefferson
692 students
- Kelly Elementa
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- This school 544
Emerson Elementary
544 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary compares
Emerson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
African American 14.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Emerson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Compton Unified reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Compton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clinton William Jefferson
Standard public school
692 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Dickison Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Tibby Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary?
64.5% of students at Emerson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary ranks #6 of 20 elementary schools in Compton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Compton on the city page.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Emerson Elementary, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Compton High (1,438 students), and Centennial High (908 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.