- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellflower, CA
Bellflower High
Federal NCES profile for Bellflower High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060444000396
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellflower High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellflower High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellflower High ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bellflower High held near 2,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.8 → 101.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060444000396 · Bellflower, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,997 enr · 21:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Bellflower High held near 2,062 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.8 → 101.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bellflower High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayfair High
Mayfair High
2,422 students
- This school
Bellflower High
1,997 students
- Intensive Lear 646
Intensive Learning Center
646 students
- Washington Ele 579
Washington Elementary
579 students
- Esther Lindstr 552
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
552 students
- Stephen Foster 501
Stephen Foster Elementary
501 students
What this shows Bellflower High reports 1,997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellflower High compares
Bellflower High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,997
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 6.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Bellflower High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellflower Unified reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellflower High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Foster Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellflower High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Bellflower
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Downey Unified Virtual Acad at Lynn L. Pace Ed Center
Alternative education program
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative education program
280 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Somerset High
Alternative education program
104 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative education program
9 students 3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,997 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellflower High
How many students attend Bellflower High?
Bellflower High has 1,997 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellflower, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,070 (2022-23) → 2,062 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellflower High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellflower High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellflower High?
68.6% of students at Bellflower High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellflower High?
The largest demographic group at Bellflower High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellflower High?
Bellflower High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellflower High rank among schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellflower High ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Bellflower on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Bellflower High, Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students), Intensive Learning Center (646 students), and Washington Elementary (579 students). See the Bellflower Unified district page for the complete list.