- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Compton, CA
Tibby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tibby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060962000996
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tibby Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 20
- elementary schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tibby Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tibby Elementary ranks #1 of 20 elementary schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Tibby Elementary shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 060962000996 · Compton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 22.2:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Tibby Elementary shrank from 632 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tibby 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 554
Tibby Elementary
554 students
What this shows Tibby Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tibby Elementary compares
Tibby 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
White 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Tibby 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 Tibby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tibby 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
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tibby Elementary
How many students attend Tibby Elementary?
Tibby Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tibby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tibby Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tibby Elementary?
61.4% of students at Tibby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tibby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tibby Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tibby Elementary?
Tibby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tibby Elementary rank among elementary schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tibby Elementary ranks #1 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 Tibby 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.