Washington Elementary

9725 E. Jefferson St.
Bellflower, CA 90706

657 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located at 9725 E. Jefferson St. in Bellflower, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bellflower Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grade levels, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing its young students for success in their future middle and high school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Washington Elementary plays an active role in the local Bellflower community. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of a positive school culture, often involving extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining a focus on standards-based learning, the school aims to ensure that its diverse student body receives the necessary resources and instruction to achieve their educational potential.

657

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	517
Black	65
Asian	33
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
517 (78.7 %)
Black
65 (9.9 %)
Asian
33 (5.0 %)
White
23 (3.5 %)
Two or More
14 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
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:	Bellflower Unified
Phone:	(562)804-6535
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 101

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 100