Bixby Elementary

5251 E. Stearns St.
Long Beach, CA 90815

523 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bixby Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of East Long Beach, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school is noted for its stable environment and dedicated staff who work to create a supportive learning atmosphere. Beyond core academics, Bixby Elementary typically offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that encourage student participation and school spirit. Its location on Stearns Street makes it a central hub for local families, and it remains a key educational pillar within the Long Beach community.

523

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

28.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bixby Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	307
Black	54
Asian	35
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
307 (58.7 %)
White
80 (15.3 %)
Black
54 (10.3 %)
Two or More
43 (8.2 %)
Asian
35 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)498-3794
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 99

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bixby Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bixby Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	49.9%
Male	262	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)