Bixby Elementary

5251 East Stearns St.
Long Beach, CA 90815

548 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bixby Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of East Long Beach, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school is noted for its stable environment and dedicated staff who work to create a supportive learning atmosphere. Beyond core academics, Bixby Elementary typically offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that encourage student participation and school spirit. Its location on Stearns Street makes it a central hub for local families, and it remains a key educational pillar within the Long Beach community.

548

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bixby Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	331
Black	53
Asian	19
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
331 (60.4%)
White
92 (16.8%)
Black
53 (9.7%)
Two or More
51 (9.3%)
Asian
19 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)498-3794
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 135

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bixby Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	135
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bixby Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	51.1%
Male	268	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)