Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Tel:
(562) 229-7860
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School serves 649 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School ranks 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 Rankings
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School is 0.47, 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 Testing Rank | #409 out of 9659 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 71% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cerritos Carmenita Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 7-8 | 706 students10
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
Math: 66% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 650 students10
0.3 miles
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7905 0.3 K-6 650 - Cerritos Abc Secondary (alternative) Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 75 students10
0.4 miles
16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7768 0.4 7-12 75 - Cerritos Whitney (Gretchen) High School Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 7-12 | 1,008 student10
0.8 miles
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745 0.8 7-12 1,008 - Cerritos Cerritos Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 666 students10
0.9 miles
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845 0.9 K-6 666
School Reviews
| 5 11/15/2012 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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