Riley Elementary

490 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riley Elementary School, located at 3319 Sandwood St. in Lakewood, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Bellflower Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its diverse student population. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, Riley Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic focus, the school actively promotes a sense of community and school spirit through various extracurricular activities and family engagement opportunities. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe, nurturing environment. As a key fixture in the Lakewood neighborhood, Riley Elementary remains committed to working alongside parents and community members to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive.

490

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	313
Black	67
Asian	44
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
313 (63.9%)
Black
67 (13.7%)
Asian
44 (9.0%)
Two or More
31 (6.3%)
White
27 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.4%)
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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)420-9595
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 121

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60