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Longfellow Elementary School vs. Los Cerritos Elementary School

Should you attend Longfellow Elementary School or Los Cerritos Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Longfellow Elementary School
3800 Olive Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Los Cerritos Elementary School
515 West San Antonio Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90807
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Los Cerritos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 961 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Los Cerritos Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
961 students
465 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Los Cerritos Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Los Cerritos Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Los Cerritos Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
29:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Los Cerritos Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2127 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#868 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Los Cerritos Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CA)
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Cerritos Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CA)
74%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Los Cerritos Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Longfellow Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Los Cerritos Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
190
100
Grade 1 Students
147
83
Grade 2 Students
170
60
Grade 3 Students
151
55
Grade 4 Students
138
81
Grade 5 Students
165
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
12%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Los Cerritos Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Los Cerritos Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Los Cerritos Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Los Cerritos Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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