Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cerritos Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cerritos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cerritos Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Cerritos Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cerritos Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
71%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cerritos Elementary School's ranking?
Cerritos Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cerritos Elementary School often compared to?
Cerritos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cerritos Elementary School?
588 students attend Cerritos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cerritos Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cerritos Elementary School?
Cerritos Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cerritos Elementary School offer ?
Cerritos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cerritos Elementary School part of?
Cerritos Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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