Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School serves 649 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School's student population of 649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 649 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #277 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 72% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is Abc Secondary (alternative) (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carmenita Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stowers(cecil B.) Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cerritos Carmenita Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 706 students
0.3 miles
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7775 0.3 7-8 706 - Cerritos Stowers(cecil B.) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 650 students
0.3 miles
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7905 0.3 K-6 650 - Cerritos Abc Secondary (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 75 students
0.4 miles
16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7768 0.4 7-12 75 - Cerritos Whitney (gretchen) High School Grades: 7-12 | 1,008 student
0.8 miles
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7745 0.8 7-12 1,008 - Cerritos Cerritos Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 666 students
0.9 miles
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7845 0.9 K-6 666
School Reviews
| 5 They have many libraries, art, sports, excercise, chess games, student council, chinese, and many others depending on the year! New activities come soon. The education and programs are right on, and are very, very helpful to young children growing up. - Posted by Parent - kally |
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