Serving 774 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leal (Frank C.) 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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 774 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Leal (Frank C.) Elementary serves the eastern part of Cerritos, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leal (Frank C.) 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
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
774 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
At Leal we respect ourselves and others, we take responsibility for our actions and we maintain a safe environment that encourages learning and sparks creativity.
School Rankings
Leal (Frank C.) 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 Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#114 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
63%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
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
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)9.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School's ranking?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School often compared to?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School, Cerritos Elementary School, Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School?
774 students attend Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School offer ?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School part of?
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (no school)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (no school)
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Last day of school
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
First day of school
August 11, 2027 (Wednesday)
Fall Break (no school)
November 22, 2027 (Monday)
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