Serving 535 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- 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 535 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stephen Foster Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Foster Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2564 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
57%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #2564 out of 9,602 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
535 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Stephen Foster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 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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