- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellflower, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington 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 060444000410
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 060444000410 · Bellflower, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 18.7:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington 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
- This school 579
Washington Elementary
579 students
- Esther Lindstr 552
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
552 students
- Stephen Foster 501
Stephen Foster Elementary
501 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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 579 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 77.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 6.7%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Washington 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 Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellflower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Foster Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 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
- 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 Bellflower
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 24.7:1 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellflower, CA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% 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 Washington Elementary?
76.4% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington 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 Washington 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.