At a glance
Reported students
341
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
457
Ernie Pyle Elementary: 341 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Ernie Pyle Elementary
Ernie Pyle Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Bellflower. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bellflower Unified. NCES reports 341 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 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 (71.6%) and Black (12.6%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ernie Pyle Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 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
- 19.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.38
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White2.9%
- Hispanic71.6%
- Black12.6%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Albert Baxter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
309 reported students
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
444 reported students
Ramona Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
454 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
457 reported students
Craig Williams Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
478 reported students
Stephen Foster Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
501 reported students
Public schools near Ernie Pyle Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank E. Woodruff Elementary Elementary · Bellflower Unified | KG–06 | 444 | 0.5 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Bellflower Unified | KG–06 | 579 | 0.8 mi |
| Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Elementary · Downey Unified | KG–05 | 810 | 0.9 mi |
| Anna M. Glazier Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 388 | 0.9 mi |
| New River Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 319 | 1 mi |
| Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Elementary · Downey Unified | KG–05 | 796 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ernie Pyle Elementary
What grades does Ernie Pyle Elementary serve?
Ernie Pyle Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bellflower Unified.
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary?
Ernie Pyle Elementary reported 341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 341 students and 16.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ernie Pyle Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ernie Pyle Elementary 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.9% 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary in?
Ernie Pyle Elementary 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frank E. Woodruff Elementary (0.5 mi), Washington Elementary (0.8 mi), Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.