Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School serves 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School operates within the Abc Unified School District.
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 643 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 | 643 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 72% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Gonsalves (joe A.) Elementary School is Abc Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Abc Unified School District's student population of 20,811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,935 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,018 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
| School District Name | Abc Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 30 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 20,811 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $186 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $188 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,935 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,018 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 693 students
0.3 miles
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7775 0.3 7-8 693 - Cerritos Stowers(cecil B.) Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 644 students
0.3 miles
13350 Beach St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7905 0.3 K-6 644 - Cerritos Abc Secondary (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 64 students
0.4 miles
16534 S. Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7768 0.4 7-12 64 - 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 | 668 students
0.9 miles
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)229-7845 0.9 K-6 668
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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