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5900 North Canehill Street, Lakewood, CA 90713-1251
Summary
Esther Lindstrom Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 45th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 32.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,350/4,657 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,753/4,657 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 552 |
| Low-Income Students | 348 (63.0%) |
| English Learners | 45 (8.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period. Math fell 4.6 points from last year and fell 7.4 points over the full period.
•Math -7.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.7% to 52.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,350 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point reading income gap is about the same as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.9% to 45.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,753 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 34.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Esther Lindstrom Elementary compare within the district?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 10 K–6 schools in Bellflower Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Esther Lindstrom Elementary rank in California?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary ranks No. 2,350 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,753 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Esther Lindstrom Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 10 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.4% meet the reading standard and 27.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Esther Lindstrom Elementary compare with other schools in Lakewood?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Lakewood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LakewoodHow does Esther Lindstrom Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Esther Lindstrom Elementary is No. 146 in reading and No. 188 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Esther Lindstrom ElementaryThis school | 32.9% | 43.6% |
| Craig Williams Elementary | 25.8% | 29.2% |
| Intensive Learning Center | 48.8% | 58.8% |
