D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Ernie Pyle Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 14500 South Woodruff Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 8th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
362
Students
enrolled
24.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%8/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 8th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency43% (−5 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−0 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black35%35%reading +4 pts, math +15 pts69th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%37%reading +3 pts, math +9 pts61st percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading -1 pts, math +9 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 14500 South Woodruff Ave.
City Bellflower
ZIP Code 90706
District 0604440
NCES School ID 060444000403
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90706

Understanding the community around Ernie Pyle Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,379
Per Capita Income $28,918
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 77.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $619,400
Median Rent $1,686
Owner-Occupied 39.0%
Renter-Occupied 61.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ernie Pyle Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 70.4%
Black 14.9%
Asian 9.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 362
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 24.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ernie Pyle Elementary?
Ernie Pyle Elementary has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary?
Ernie Pyle Elementary has 362 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.1:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle Elementary serve?
Ernie Pyle Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ernie Pyle Elementary receive per student?
Ernie Pyle Elementary receives $21,423 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ernie Pyle Elementary in 90706 ▼
Avg Home Value
$805,091
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,372
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
61.0%

Other Schools in 90706

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026