Tibby Elementary School

1400 West Poplar St.
Compton, CA 90220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tibby 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tibby Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Tibby 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 Tibby Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
#3489 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
33%
47%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tibby Elementary School's ranking?
Tibby Elementary School is ranked #3489 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tibby Elementary School?
586 students attend Tibby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tibby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tibby Elementary School?
Tibby Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tibby Elementary School offer ?
Tibby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tibby Elementary School part of?
Tibby Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   9/20/2018
Hooray for Tibby! It has had GREAT Teachers since the 1950's When Mrs Tibby herself would visit the school our Teachers were great.Thank you, Mrs. Graham, Mrs.Summers,Mrs. Jackson Holmes.Thank you for your GREAT guidance.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Paul Newsom

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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