CaliforniaSchoolsRalph Bunche Elementary

Ralph Bunche Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 08
Carson, California · Compton Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students235
Student:Teacher23.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
235
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
91%+26.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Ralph Bunche Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Carson, California. The school enrolls 235 students. It is part of the Compton Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictCompton Unified
County6037
CityCarson
ZIP90746
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060962000970

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment235
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino60.9%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian36.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
60.9%
Black
0.6%
Asian
36.5%
Two+
2.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %91%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)