Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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 76%.
School Overview
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 635 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #215 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 74% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ABC Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 702 students
0.3 miles
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7775 0.3 7-8 702 - Cerritos Stowers(cecil B.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 654 students
0.3 miles
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7905 0.3 K-6 654 - Cerritos Abc Secondary (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 69 students
0.4 miles
16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7768 0.4 7-12 69 - Cerritos Whitney (gretchen) High School Grades: 7-12 | 1011 students
0.8 miles
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7745 0.8 7-12 1011 - Cerritos Cerritos Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 671 students
0.9 miles
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7845 0.9 K-6 671
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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