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.
Bellflower, CA 90706-3237
(562) 804-6528
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
- 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
* 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.
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.