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Ernie Pyle Elementary

16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA, 90706

Ranked 3587 of 7047 in California

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Ernie Pyle Elementary

16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA, 90706

About Ernie Pyle Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 39% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
362
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.76%
Asian 9.12%
Hispanic 70.44%
Black 14.92%
Two+ Races 2.49%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.76%
Asian
9.12%
Hispanic
70.44%
Black
14.92%
Two+ Races
2.49%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 362
43.92%
159 Female
56.08%
203 Male

Student Population

362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

181 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ernie Pyle Elementary Contact Information

Address

16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA, 90706

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Phone

(562) 804-6528

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

The students at Ernie Pyle Elementary always follow the "PAWS" rules for good behavior, which is why they won the state's Gold Implementation Award for PBIS. The school is moving to an electronic system to check student information, so every family needs to create a new Aeries Parent Portal account. February 27, 2026, will be a shorter school day to mark the end of the second academic trimester of the year.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of award did Ernie Pyle Elementary get for keeping students in line?

Ans. The school won the state's Gold Implementation Award for its Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program.

Q2. What are the "PAWS" rules at Ernie Pyle Elementary?

Ans. These are the main values that everyone on campus should follow: practice safety, act responsibly, work hard, and show respect.

Q3. How does Ernie Pyle Elementary School keep track of student information for families?

Ans. Parents use the Aeries Parent Portal to check student information and keep an eye on their academic progress all year long.

Q4. Are there any science-themed events at Ernie Pyle Elementary?

Ans. The school takes part in district science challenges where students show off their own projects and do experiments.

Q5. Does Ernie Pyle Elementary have days when students get out of school early?

Ans. Most Wednesdays have a shorter schedule so that teachers can work together and learn new things on campus.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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