- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Compton, CA
Kelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060962000984
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 20
- elementary schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Elementary ranks #13 of 20 elementary schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Kelly Elementary shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 060962000984 · Compton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 25.4:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Kelly Elementary shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kelly 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
- This school
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- Dickison Eleme
Dickison Elementary
681 students
What this shows Kelly Elementary reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Elementary compares
Kelly Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.4%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Kelly 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 Kelly 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly 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
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
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
Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 23.7:1 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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Elementary
How many students attend Kelly Elementary?
Kelly Elementary has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Elementary?
62.6% of students at Kelly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Elementary?
Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Kelly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Elementary ranks #13 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 Kelly 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.