Enrollment
309
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellflower, CA
Albert Baxter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Albert Baxter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060444005836
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Baxter Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Baxter Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Baxter Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444005836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Baxter Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert Baxter Elementary
Albert Baxter Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bellflower, California, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #155.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bellflower's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (579 students): Albert Baxter Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students) and Bellflower High (1,997 students) alongside Albert Baxter Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert Baxter Elementary compares
Albert Baxter Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 8.4%
Asian 5.8%
White 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Albert Baxter Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellflower Unified, which includes Albert Baxter Elementary.
$15,917
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 70.8%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert Baxter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellflower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Baxter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellflower
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Baxter Elementary
How many students attend Albert Baxter Elementary?
Albert Baxter Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellflower, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Baxter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Baxter Elementary is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Baxter Elementary?
75.2% of students at Albert Baxter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Baxter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Albert Baxter Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Baxter Elementary?
Albert Baxter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert Baxter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Baxter Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bellflower on the city page.
Is Albert Baxter Elementary a good school?
Albert Baxter Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Albert Baxter Elementary, Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students), Bellflower High (1,997 students), and Intensive Learning Center (646 students). See the Bellflower Unified district page for the complete list.
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