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Craig Williams Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Lakewood, California · Bellflower Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students478
Student:Teacher25.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
Craig Williams
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
478
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
87%+22pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Craig Williams Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Lakewood, California. The school enrolls 478 students. It is part of the Bellflower Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBellflower Unified
County6037
CityLakewood
ZIP90712
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060444009115

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment478
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino66.1%
Black / African American7.0%
Asian16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
66.1%
Black
7.0%
Asian
16.0%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)