Kelly Elementary School

2320 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 743 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kelly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kelly Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
743 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kelly Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4395 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kelly Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kelly Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Kelly Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelly Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Elementary School is ranked #4395 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kelly Elementary School?
743 students attend Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kelly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kelly Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kelly Elementary School part of?
Kelly Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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