At a glance
Reported students
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
457
Bellflower Alternative Education Center: 9 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
3.6:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 8
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4:1
What the reported data says about Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Bellflower Alternative Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bellflower. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bellflower Unified. NCES reports 9 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.8%) and Black (22.2%). English learners represent 25% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 62.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bellflower Alternative Education Center
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25%
- Students with disabilities
- 62.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic77.8%
- Black22.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bellflower Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
280 reported students
Somerset High
High · Grades 07–12
104 reported students
Albert Baxter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
309 reported students
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
341 reported students
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
444 reported students
Ramona Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
454 reported students
Public schools near Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy Other · Bellflower Unified | KG–12 | 280 | 1.2 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Other · Compton Unified | KG–12 | 51 | 3.4 mi |
| Compton Academy of Technology and Innovation High Other · Compton Unified | 09–09 | — | 4.7 mi |
| Compton Virtual Academy Other · Compton Unified | KG–12 | 0 | 5.1 mi |
| Lifeline Education Charter Other · Charter · Lifeline Education Charter District | KG–12 | 698 | 5.2 mi |
| Ramona Head Start/State Preschool Other · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | Not reported | — | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bellflower Alternative Education Center
What grades does Bellflower Alternative Education Center serve?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Bellflower Unified.
How many students attend Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center reported 9 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 8 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 9 students and 2.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bellflower Alternative Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bellflower Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bellflower Alternative Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bellflower Alternative Education Center in?
Bellflower Alternative Education Center is part of Bellflower Unified, based in Bellflower, CA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bellflower Alternative Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy (1.2 mi), Thurgood Marshall (3.4 mi), Compton Academy of Technology and Innovation High (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.