- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellflower, CA
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ernie Pyle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060444000403
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernie Pyle Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernie Pyle Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernie Pyle Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ernie Pyle Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060444000403 · Bellflower, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 21.3:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Ernie Pyle Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ernie Pyle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayfair High
Mayfair High
2,422 students
- Bellflower Hig
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
- This school 341
Ernie Pyle Elementary
341 students
What this shows Ernie Pyle Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernie Pyle Elementary compares
Ernie Pyle Elementary 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 12.6%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 4.1%
White 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Ernie Pyle Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
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 Ernie Pyle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellflower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernie Pyle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Albert Baxter Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernie Pyle Elementary
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary?
Ernie Pyle Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellflower, CA. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary?
64.7% of students at Ernie Pyle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernie Pyle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ernie Pyle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernie Pyle Elementary?
Ernie Pyle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ernie Pyle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernie Pyle Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Ernie Pyle 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.