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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.
ESPORTS
CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.
TECHNOLOGY
CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites.
ARTS
Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.
STEAMFEST
CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.
ACADEMICS
Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate.
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![McKinley Teacher Anthony Griffin Honored with 2025 LACOE Literacy Luminary Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764880686/comptonk12caus/j3bi79thxrfjc33qofxi/McKinleyGriffinAward1-3-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764880686/comptonk12caus/j3bi79thxrfjc33qofxi/McKinleyGriffinAward1-3-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764880686/comptonk12caus/j3bi79thxrfjc33qofxi/McKinleyGriffinAward1-3-1.jpg","width":758}])
Compton Unified School District is proud to celebrate McKinley Elementary School teacher Mr. Anthony Griffin, who has been named the 2025 Literacy Luminary Award Recipient by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
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CUSD Board Member Zurita Appointed to CA Community Colleges Advisory Panel (opens in new window/tab)
Compton Unified School District proudly announces that Board of Trustees Clerk Satra Zurita has been appointed to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Black and African American Advisory Panel — a statewide body dedicated to advancing equity and success for Black and African American students in higher education.
We Believe In Our Scholars
![Halloween Celebrated Across Compton Unified Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762203059/comptonk12caus/pzxigoj6udosw1dwxhu4/HalloweenMcNair1-5-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762203059/comptonk12caus/pzxigoj6udosw1dwxhu4/HalloweenMcNair1-5-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762203059/comptonk12caus/pzxigoj6udosw1dwxhu4/HalloweenMcNair1-5-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762203059/comptonk12caus/pzxigoj6udosw1dwxhu4/HalloweenMcNair1-5-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762203059/comptonk12caus/pzxigoj6udosw1dwxhu4/HalloweenMcNair1-5-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762203059/comptonk12caus/pzxigoj6udosw1dwxhu4/HalloweenMcNair1-5-5.jpg","width":2200}])
Across the Compton Unified School District, students, teachers, and families came together this week to celebrate Halloween with creativity, joy, and school pride. From costume parades to classroom celebrations, campuses throughout the district were filled with laughter, colorful outfits, and a sense of community that made the day truly special.
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Compton Unified School District (CUSD) has recorded remarkable achievements on the most recent administration of the California Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC), surpassing previous benchmarks in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. This year’s preliminary results demonstrate a significant 8-point increase in ELA and a 6.4-point increase in Mathematics.
![Compton Unified Scholars Fly to Titles at Drone Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741720147/comptonk12caus/bphunbmj8lrulg4xfy9z/DronesMarch1-5-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741720147/comptonk12caus/bphunbmj8lrulg4xfy9z/DronesMarch1-5-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741720147/comptonk12caus/bphunbmj8lrulg4xfy9z/DronesMarch1-5-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741720147/comptonk12caus/bphunbmj8lrulg4xfy9z/DronesMarch1-5-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741720147/comptonk12caus/bphunbmj8lrulg4xfy9z/DronesMarch1-5-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741720147/comptonk12caus/bphunbmj8lrulg4xfy9z/DronesMarch1-5-3.jpg","width":2200}])
Scholars from Compton Unified School District (CUSD) showcased their STEM excellence at the Aerial Drone Competition in San Diego last week, bringing home multiple championship titles. Sixteen teams representing nine schools demonstrated their skills in coding, teamwork, and drone navigation.
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Compton Unified School District welcomed more than 7,000 scholars, families, partners, and community members to Compton College for the amazing 6th Annual STEAMFest: Surf’s Up! Waves of Innovation on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
![Compton Unified and Juilliard Embark on an Unprecedented Multi-Year Arts Partnership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743627766/comptonk12caus/j2xxl4vycblmrh9fqxm7/4x3CUSDJuilliardSocialPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743627766/comptonk12caus/j2xxl4vycblmrh9fqxm7/4x3CUSDJuilliardSocialPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743627766/comptonk12caus/j2xxl4vycblmrh9fqxm7/4x3CUSDJuilliardSocialPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743627766/comptonk12caus/j2xxl4vycblmrh9fqxm7/4x3CUSDJuilliardSocialPost.png","width":1200}])
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.
![CUSD Elementary Schools Begin Athletes for Life After-School Sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730937757/comptonk12caus/jmrrmf0h5srvum0zc53v/AthletesforLife4x3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730937757/comptonk12caus/jmrrmf0h5srvum0zc53v/AthletesforLife4x3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730937757/comptonk12caus/jmrrmf0h5srvum0zc53v/AthletesforLife4x3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730937757/comptonk12caus/jmrrmf0h5srvum0zc53v/AthletesforLife4x3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730937757/comptonk12caus/jmrrmf0h5srvum0zc53v/AthletesforLife4x3.jpg","width":1473}])
Athletes for Life is launching its After-School Elementary Sports Program on Monday, November 18th across Compton Unified elementary schools!