Elliott (William F) Elementary School

18415 Cortner Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elliott (William F) Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elliott (William F) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Elliott (William F) Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Elliott (William F) Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elliott (William F) Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#182 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-79%
34%
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≥80%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
42%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elliott (William F) Elementary School's ranking?
Elliott (William F) Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Elliott (William F) Elementary School?
440 students attend Elliott (William F) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Elliott (William F) Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elliott (William F) Elementary School?
Elliott (William F) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elliott (William F) Elementary School offer ?
Elliott (William F) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elliott (William F) Elementary School part of?
Elliott (William F) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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