Enrollment
280
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellflower, California, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 864 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #405.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bellflower's public schools, it stands alongside Bellflower High (1,997 students): Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 21:1).
Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students) and Bellflower High (1,997 students) alongside Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy compares
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellflower Unified, which includes Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy.
$15,917
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 70.8%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy a good school?
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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