Esther Lindstrom Elementary

5900 North Canehill St.
Lakewood, CA 90713

552 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Esther Lindstrom Elementary School, located in the heart of Lakewood, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bellflower Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a structured, supportive environment that focuses on both academic achievement and character development. The campus is characterized by its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize the emotional and social well-being of their students alongside core curriculum goals.

Beyond its focus on standard academics, Esther Lindstrom emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parent participation. The school frequently engages families through various events and programs aimed at enhancing the educational experience and maintaining strong home-to-school communication. With its focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school prepares its student body for the transition to middle school while promoting lifelong learning habits and a sense of school pride.

552

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	268
Black	88
Asian	69
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
268 (48.6%)
Black
88 (15.9%)
White
70 (12.7%)
Asian
69 (12.5%)
Two or More
48 (8.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellflower Unified
Phone:	(562)804-6525
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 95