Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gonsalves (Joe A.) 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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary serves the northeast part of Cerritos, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically live 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) 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
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 14% 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
516 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 ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
26 students
School Motto
Once a Grizzly, Always a Grizzly!
School Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) 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 Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#233 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
64%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)7.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, white and blue
School Mascot
Gonsalves Grizzly Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School's ranking?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School often compared to?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School?
516 students attend Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School offer ?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School part of?
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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