- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellflower, CA
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank E. Woodruff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060444008118
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E. Woodruff Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444008118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060444008118 · Bellflower, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 24.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank E. Woodruff 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 444
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
444 students
What this shows Frank E. Woodruff Elementary reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank E. Woodruff Elementary compares
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
African American 13.1%
Asian 6.3%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Frank E. Woodruff Elementary is less mixed than 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 Frank E. Woodruff 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank E. Woodruff 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
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 21.3:1 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
How many students attend Frank E. Woodruff Elementary?
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellflower, CA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Woodruff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Woodruff Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank E. Woodruff Elementary?
75.5% of students at Frank E. Woodruff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank E. Woodruff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank E. Woodruff Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank E. Woodruff Elementary?
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank E. Woodruff Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E. Woodruff Elementary ranks #3 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 Frank E. Woodruff 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.