Jefferson Elementary
Compton, CA · Compton Unified · Grades K-8
1,869th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 1,869th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2015 to 67th in 2025 — improving.
Jefferson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 444 students tested
Jefferson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 689 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.4% | 95.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 3.5% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary
Typical home value $621K in zip 90222 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3ISANA Achernar AcademyCompton Unified · 0.3 mi away · charter4,294th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 22% - 7Anderson ElementaryCompton Unified · 0.4 mi away1,841st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 46% - 5Rosecrans ElementaryCompton Unified · 0.5 mi away3,394th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 6Dickison ElementaryCompton Unified · 0.8 mi away2,474th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 6Martin Luther King ElementaryCompton Unified · 0.8 mi away2,582nd of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 6Washington ElementaryCompton Unified · 0.9 mi away2,431st of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 4Lindbergh ElementaryLynwood Unified · 0.9 mi away3,790th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 26% - 7Mayo ElementaryCompton Unified · 0.9 mi away2,108th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of the Compton Unified district in Compton, California.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 1,869th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
Hispanic 96%, Black 4% (689 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90222 is $621K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.