Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kettering Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kettering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kettering Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kettering Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kettering Elementary School often compared to?
Kettering Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kettering Elementary School?
295 students attend Kettering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Kettering Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kettering Elementary School?
Kettering Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kettering Elementary School offer ?
Kettering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kettering Elementary School part of?
Kettering Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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