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Stephen Foster Elementary School

5223 E. Bigelow St.
Bellflower, CA 90706
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Tel: (562) 804-6518
www.busd.k12.ca.us
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Stephen Foster Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62%
  • 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
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Stephen Foster Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
43%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
62%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
54%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
17%
22%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Bellflower Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Foster Elementary School's ranking?

Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Stephen Foster Elementary School often compared to?

Stephen Foster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Intensive Learning Center by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School?

579 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Stephen Foster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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