- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CA
Mayfair High
Federal NCES profile for Mayfair High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060444000402
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfair High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 20
- public schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfair High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfair High ranks #5 of 20 public schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-121 students YoY
Mayfair High held near 2,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-121 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.5 → 111.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-121 students YoY 060444000402 · Lakewood, CA Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,422 enr · 21.2:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellflower High (1,997 students)
Mayfair High held near 2,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-121 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.5 → 111.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mayfair High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Stephen Foster 501
Stephen Foster Elementary
501 students
What this shows Mayfair High reports 2,422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfair High compares
Mayfair High 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,422 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,422
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.2%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
African American 15.3%
Asian 11.2%
White 9.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Mayfair High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Mayfair High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Foster Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfair High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~2,422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayfair High
How many students attend Mayfair High?
Mayfair High has 2,422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,578 (2022-23) → 2,457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-121).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfair High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Mayfair High?
54.8% of students at Mayfair High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfair High?
The largest demographic group at Mayfair High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfair High?
Mayfair High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mayfair High rank among public schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfair High ranks #5 of 20 public 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 public schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Mayfair High, Bellflower Unified also operates Bellflower High (1,997 students), Intensive Learning Center (646 students), and Washington Elementary (579 students). See the Bellflower Unified district page for the complete list.