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#5045 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rosecrans Elementary
Elementary School · Compton Unified · Compton, CA
A Compton Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 North Acacia Ave., Compton, CA 90227
- Math 29% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosecrans Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosecrans Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,495/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Compton Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #22 of 33
- District spending per student
- $20,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rosecrans Elementary is listed in Compton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosecrans Elementary
Rosecrans Elementary is a public elementary school in Compton, CA, part of Compton Unified, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,045 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosecrans Elementary
What grades does Rosecrans Elementary serve?
Rosecrans Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rosecrans Elementary?
Rosecrans Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosecrans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosecrans Elementary is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosecrans Elementary rank in CA?
Rosecrans Elementary ranks #5,045 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rosecrans Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosecrans Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rosecrans Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosecrans Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rosecrans Elementary a charter school?
No, Rosecrans Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosecrans Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rosecrans Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosecrans Elementary?
97.7% of students at Rosecrans Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (310) 898-6360
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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