Bell Gardens Elementary

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

704 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bell Gardens Elementary is a public school located in Bell Gardens, California, and is part of the Montebello Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their formative years, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and the development of essential social skills. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining an environment that supports the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is situated on Quinn Street and acts as a neighborhood hub for families in the area. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the Montebello Unified School District, Bell Gardens Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school policies, and calendar information through the district’s official website, which serves as a central resource for engagement with the school's programs.

704

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	685
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
685 (97.3 %)
White
9 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(562)927-1223
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 145