Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School

12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 723 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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School's student population of 723 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
723 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#143 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
63%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #143 out of 9,602 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
723 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, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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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First Day for Students (Events)
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (No School) (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (No School) (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School) (Events)
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Students (Events)
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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