B
Good
75/100

Longfellow Elementary

📚 K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1101 South Dwight St., Compton, CA 90220
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in California
Growth
A
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
474
Students
enrolled
25.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%30/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.55 in 2009–19; 76th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.19 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−16 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%22%reading -9 pts, math +3 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%37%reading -2 pts, math +9 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income33%33%reading -5 pts, math +5 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1101 South Dwight St.
City Compton
ZIP Code 90220
District 0609620
NCES School ID 060962000989
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90220

Understanding the community around Longfellow Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,901
Per Capita Income $24,250
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%
High School or Higher 66.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $464,900
Median Rent $1,410
Owner-Occupied 62.2%
Renter-Occupied 37.8%
View full data for ZIP 90220 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Longfellow Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 77.6%
Black 19.2%
White 0.6%
Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.8%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 474
Teachers (FTE) 18.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Longfellow Elementary?
Longfellow Elementary has 474 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.1:1.
What grades does Longfellow Elementary serve?
Longfellow Elementary serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Longfellow Elementary receive per student?
Longfellow Elementary receives $17,668 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Longfellow Elementary in 90220 ▼
Avg Home Value
$648,171
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,775
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
37.8%

Other Schools in 90220

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026