Ceres Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ceres Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Ceres Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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)
(18-19)65-69%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
90%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
5%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ceres Elementary School often compared to?
Ceres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ceres Elementary School?
408 students attend Ceres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ceres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ceres Elementary School?
Ceres Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ceres Elementary School offer ?
Ceres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ceres Elementary School part of?
Ceres Elementary School is part of East Whittier City Elementary School District.
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