Emerson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
1011 East Caldwell St., Compton, CA 90221 · (310) 898-6170 · Part of Compton Unified School District
Compton’s School Grade B− better than 50% of California school districts
Students
544
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Emerson Elementary
- Larger classes: 24 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.6% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Compton kids: 5 high schools
On the path
Where Compton kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–8Emerson ElementaryYou are here
9–125 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗1011 East Caldwell St., Compton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten79
Grade 150
Grade 251
Grade 364
Grade 475
Grade 556
Grade 645
Grade 761
Grade 863
Enrollment over time
637’20
609’21
580’22
570’23
544’24
Down 14.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 82%Black 14%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%Two or more races 1%White <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Emerson Elementary from Compton families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.