How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lakewood, CA | Bellflower, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 552 | 280 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.2:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.8% | 54.9% |
| 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 | Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,423 | $21,423 |
| District | Bellflower Unified | Bellflower Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| African American | 15.9% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.6% | 67.9% |
| Asian | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 552:1 | 280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.7% | 56.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.