Craig Williams Elementary

6144 North Clark Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712

478 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Craig Williams Elementary, located in the Lakewood neighborhood of Long Beach, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). The school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to support student success. With a focus on inclusive learning, Craig Williams provides various resources to accommodate different learning needs and promotes a safe, engaging campus culture. As a staple of the Lakewood area, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by building a solid foundation in both academics and social-emotional growth.

478

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Craig Williams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	340
Black	66
Asian	21
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
340 (71.1%)
Black
66 (13.8%)
Asian
21 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.8%)
White
17 (3.6%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)804-6540
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 91

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 68