Dickison Elementary School

905 North Aranbe St.
Compton, CA 90220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dickison 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dickison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dickison Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Dolphin Blue and White
School Calendar

School Rankings

Dickison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickison Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4203 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
34%
34%
42%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
7%
5%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Dolphins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dickison Elementary School's ranking?
Dickison Elementary School is ranked #4203 out of 9,523 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dickison Elementary School?
681 students attend Dickison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dickison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickison Elementary School?
Dickison Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dickison Elementary School offer ?
Dickison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dickison Elementary School part of?
Dickison Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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