- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellflower, CA
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Federal NCES profile for Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060444013706
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444013706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060444013706 · Bellflower, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 23.3:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy 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 280
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
280 students
What this shows Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy compares
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.4%
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 9.3%
White 8.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellflower High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy'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 other schools in Bellflower
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellflower High
Standard public school
1,997 students 21:1 students per teacher
Downey Unified Virtual Acad at Lynn L. Pace Ed Center
Alternative education program
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Somerset High
Alternative education program
104 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative education program
9 students 3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
How many students attend Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy has 280 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bellflower, CA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
54.9% of students at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
The largest demographic group at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy rank among schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy ranks #5 of 5 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 schools in Bellflower on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, 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.