ERNIE PYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ernie Pyle Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bellflower Unified school district, located in Bellflower, CA with about 496 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Ernie Pyle Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ernie Pyle Elementary School is a public school located in Bellflower, California, serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Bellflower Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the famed World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle and maintains a focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is integrated into the local residential community, providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social development for children in the surrounding neighborhoods.

As a representative school within the Bellflower Unified system, Ernie Pyle Elementary prioritizes the implementation of state standards while promoting school spirit and community engagement. The school typically offers a range of programs designed to support diverse learning needs, including resources for English language learners and students requiring additional academic intervention. By encouraging active parent participation and maintaining a commitment to a positive school culture, Ernie Pyle aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ernie Pyle Elementary at (562) 804-6528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14500 S. Woodruff Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706-3237
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ERNIE PYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bellflower, CA with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bellflower Unified
Total Students:
496
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 496 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ERNIE PYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.4%
Black or African American
15.1%
Asian
7.3%
Two or more races
3.0%
White
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.