CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cerritos Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the ABC Unified school district, located in Cerritos, CA with about 666 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, Cerritos Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cerritos Elementary, located in the city of Cerritos, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It typically emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with enrichment opportunities designed to promote critical thinking and social-emotional development among its K-6 student population.
As part of the highly regarded ABC Unified School District, Cerritos Elementary benefits from strong community involvement and resources aimed at preparing students for future academic success. The school places a high priority on maintaining high standards of achievement, often utilizing collaborative teaching methods and modern educational technology to meet the diverse needs of its students. With its focus on character education and rigorous instruction, Cerritos Elementary continues to be a focal point for families in the local area seeking a stable and high-performing elementary education.
For more information, contact Cerritos Elementary at (562) 229-7845 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cerritos, CA 90703-8951
(562) 229-7845
CERRITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cerritos, CA with about 666 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ABC Unified
- Total Students:
- 666
- Teachers:
- 23.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 666 students
- Asian
- 64.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- White
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.