Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Stephen Foster Elementary serves the southern part of Bellflower, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stephen Foster Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Futures
School Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2375 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bolts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Foster Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is ranked #2375 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stephen Foster Elementary School often compared to?
Stephen Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Intensive Learning Center, Esther Lindstrom Elementary School, Craig Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School?
501 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Stephen Foster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephen Foster Elementary School?
Stephen Foster Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary School offer ?
Stephen Foster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stephen Foster Elementary School part of?
Stephen Foster Elementary School is part of Bellflower Unified School District.
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