How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Albert Baxter Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellflower, CA | Paramount, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 309 | 356 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.9% | 77.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Albert Baxter Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,789 | $21,267 |
| District | Bellflower Unified | Paramount Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Albert Baxter Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| African American | 8.4% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79.0% | 90.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Albert Baxter Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 153:1 | 309:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.3% | 30.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.