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Thomas Jefferson Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Bellflower, California · Bellflower Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students457
Student:Teacher25.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
Thomas Jefferson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
457
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
87%+22.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Bellflower, California. The school enrolls 457 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
25.4:1 — 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
CityBellflower
ZIP90706
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060444000398

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment457
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino65.7%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
65.7%
Black
8.2%
Asian
15.3%
Two+
4.8%
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)