Serving 612 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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 28:1 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cerritos Elementary serves the eastern part of Cerritos, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- 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 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cerritos Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cerritos Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#189 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
66%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cerritos Elementary School's ranking?
Cerritos Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 9,523 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
612 students attend Cerritos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cerritos Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cerritos Elementary School?
Cerritos Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, 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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