Top Rankings
ABC Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 9,507 students in ABC Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in ABC Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in ABC Unified School District are Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School and Cerritos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
30 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
18,848 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
842 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
ABC Unified School District, which is ranked #33 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
41 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6,634 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
35%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,564 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
1,406 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
973 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,132 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,372
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,208
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,305
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,352
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,405
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,398
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,467
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,419
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,509
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,585
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,607
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,587
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,634
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,314 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$289 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,859
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,314
$18,241
Best ABC Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #22.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Nixon (Patricia) Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7895
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19200 E. Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7840
Grades: K-6
| 893 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Elliott (William F) Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7850
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #99.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11501 Bos St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7830
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #1010.
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17500 Belshire Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7875
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7875
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Burbank (Luther) Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17711 Roseton Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7835
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7835
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Niemes (John H.) Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16715 Jersey Ave.
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7890
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 229-7890
Grades: K-6
| 648 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Palms Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12445 E. 207th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7900
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Aloha Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11737 E. 214th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7825
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Hawaiian Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12350 E. 226th St.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7865
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Juarez (Benito) Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7870
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21314 Claretta Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7885
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1818.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11733 E. 205th St.
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7910
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 229-7910
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #1919.
Furgeson (Venn W.) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22215 Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 229-7855
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
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