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Ernie Pyle Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Bellflower, California · Bellflower Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students341
Student:Teacher21.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
Ernie Pyle
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
341
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
81%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Ernie Pyle Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bellflower, California. The school enrolls 341 students. It is part of the Bellflower Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBellflower Unified
County6037
CityBellflower
ZIP90706
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060444000403

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment341
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino70.0%
Black / African American8.7%
Asian13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
70.0%
Black
8.7%
Asian
13.7%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)