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Longfellow, Mayo, and Roosevelt Visit Aquarium

Scholars Dive into Marine Biology at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

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Learning
Learning

Lego Lab Promoting Critical Thinking & Collaboration

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Longfellow School

Welcome to HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

Artists
Artists

Jaguar Artisits Showcased at the League of Innovative Schools

Going to college
Going To College

240 Scholars Attend Compton Goes to College Event

Home of the Longfellow Preparatory Academy!

Our mission at Longfellow Elementary is to educate each and every student. Our desire is to meet the academic, as well as the social needs, of every child.

Principal (Interim): Sydney Burnett, Ed.D.

Grads
ACADEMICS

Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate. 

Steamfest
STEAMFEST

CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.

Esports
ESPORTS

CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.

college
COLLEGE AND CAREER

CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.  

Arts
ARTS

Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.

Tech
TECHNOLOGY

CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites. 

Latest News & Events

CUSD and Juilliard Partnership

Compton Unified School District (CUSD) is proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year relationship with The Juilliard School that celebrates and furthers CUSD's work in strengthening student pathways for artistic exploration and subject-specific professional development for teachers.

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We Believe In Our Scholars

AP News Story

Compton Unified School District was spotlighted in a recent AP News story for its remarkable academic achievements, distinguishing itself as a leader in educational recovery post-pandemic. While many districts nationwide continue to face challenges in bridging learning gaps, CUSD has demonstrated significant progress in both reading and math scores.

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