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Stephen Foster Elementary

Stephen Foster Elementary is a public primary school in Lakewood, CA, serving grades K–6, rated C, with 501 students and a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 56% in English Language Arts, 47% in Science and 45% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
501
Students per teacher
20.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts56%
Science47%
Math45%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

Hispanic55%
White14%
Two or more races11%
Asian11%
Black7%
Pacific Islander2%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
66%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-24.4%
Prior-year enrollment
663

Homes assigned to this school

2,218 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Stephen Foster Elementary. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5223 Bigelow St, Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone
(562) 804-6518
Website
busd.k12.ca.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
060444000397
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School district

Bellflower Unified School District

District rating
B-
Schools
15
Students
9,633
Spending per student
$16,814
Teachers (FTE)
451
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Stephen Foster Elementary

How is Stephen Foster Elementary rated?

Stephen Foster Elementary holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Bellflower Unified School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Stephen Foster Elementary perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Stephen Foster Elementary students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 56% in English Language Arts, 47% in Science and 45% in Math.

What grades does Stephen Foster Elementary serve?

Stephen Foster Elementary serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Stephen Foster Elementary?

501 students attend Stephen Foster Elementary, down from 663 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Stephen Foster Elementary?

TopHap matches 2,218 residential properties to Stephen Foster Elementary in and around Lakewood. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Stephen Foster Elementary in?

Stephen Foster Elementary is part of Bellflower Unified School District, which reports 15 schools, 9,633 students and $16,814 of spending per student.