Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Los Cerritos Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Cerritos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Los Cerritos Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Los Cerritos Elementary School is 0.77, 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)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Los Cerritos Elementary School often compared to?
Los Cerritos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Los Cerritos Elementary School?
457 students attend Los Cerritos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Los Cerritos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Cerritos Elementary School?
Los Cerritos Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Los Cerritos Elementary School offer ?
Los Cerritos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Los Cerritos Elementary School part of?
Los Cerritos Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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