- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CA
Intensive Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Intensive Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060444007513
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Intensive Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Intensive Learning Center has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Intensive Learning Center ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444007513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Intensive Learning Center grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 060444007513 · Lakewood, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 22.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Intensive Learning Center grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Intensive Learning Center 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
- This school 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 Intensive Learning Center reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Intensive Learning Center compares
Intensive Learning Center is a growing 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 12.2%
White 5.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Intensive Learning Center 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 Intensive Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellflower High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Foster Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Intensive Learning Center'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
- 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 elementary schools in Lakewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 23:1 students per teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Riley Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Craig Williams Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Palms Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 21:1 students per teacher
Cleveland Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 26.5:1 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Intensive Learning Center
How many students attend Intensive Learning Center?
Intensive Learning Center has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intensive Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Intensive Learning Center is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Intensive Learning Center?
45.4% of students at Intensive Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Intensive Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Intensive Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Intensive Learning Center?
Intensive Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Intensive Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Intensive Learning Center ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Intensive Learning Center, Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students), Bellflower High (1,997 students), and Washington Elementary (579 students). See the Bellflower Unified district page for the complete list.