Esther Lindstrom Elementary School

Esther Lindstrom Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
5900 Canehill Ave,  Lakewood, CA
Bellflower Unified School District
3.8
559 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bonnie Carter
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,250:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
48.6%
Black
15.9%
White
12.7%
Two or more races
7.6%
Filipino
6.5%
Asian
6%
Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#95 Most Diverse Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/18/2025
My daughter attended this school from kindergarten through 6th grade, and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. Academically and socially, she thrived in a nurturing and encouraging environment. She's an incoming freshman now, equipped and ready to face new challenges, thanks to everythi...
1.0 parent
5/26/2025
The school is bad my kids said that two things broke of the new playground
2.0 parent
6/27/2024
I am writing to share my concerns about my son's experience at the school. He often feels discouraged from attending because he feels he is being treated unfairly by the staff. There seems to be a lack of emotional support from the teachers, who tend to double team and reprimand him rather than talk...
5.0 parent
11/9/2023
We've been at Lindstrom for 4 years now and have loved it. Teachers are caring, PTA is amazing and campus is great. Very happy here!

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Esther Lindstrom Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Lakewood, CA and is served by the Bellflower Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 559 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Esther Lindstrom Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $928,522. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mayfair High School, Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy, Gahr High School, and more. Learn more about what Lakewood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Esther Lindstrom Elementary School.

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