Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gerald F. Litel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gerald F. Litel Elementary serves the western part of Chino, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school's edge and some residents as far as 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gerald F. Litel 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
Gerald F. Litel Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Gerald F. Litel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald F. Litel Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald F. Litel Elementary School's ranking?
Gerald F. Litel Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gerald F. Litel Elementary School often compared to?
Gerald F. Litel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gerald F. Litel Elementary School?
616 students attend Gerald F. Litel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gerald F. Litel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald F. Litel Elementary School?
Gerald F. Litel Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gerald F. Litel Elementary School offer ?
Gerald F. Litel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gerald F. Litel Elementary School part of?
Gerald F. Litel Elementary School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.
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