Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Esther Lindstrom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esther Lindstrom Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4203 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esther Lindstrom Elementary School's ranking?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School is ranked #4203 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Esther Lindstrom Elementary School often compared to?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen Foster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Esther Lindstrom Elementary School?
559 students attend Esther Lindstrom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Esther Lindstrom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esther Lindstrom Elementary School?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esther Lindstrom Elementary School offer ?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Esther Lindstrom Elementary School part of?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School is part of Bellflower Unified School District.
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