JUAREZ (BENITO) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Juarez (Benito) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ABC Unified school district, located in Cerritos, CA with about 350 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Juarez (Benito) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Benito Juarez Elementary School is a public school located in the ABC Unified School District in Cerritos, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. It typically serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade, offering a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science, while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students develop both socially and academically.

As part of the highly-regarded ABC Unified School District, Benito Juarez Elementary benefits from the district's reputation for maintaining strong educational standards and high test scores. The school is generally recognized for its active parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes student progress and inclusivity. Located in a residential area of Cerritos, the school serves as a central community hub, providing a stable and nurturing educational foundation for the local youth.

For more information, contact Juarez (Benito) Elementary at (562) 229-7870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11939 Aclare St.
Cerritos, CA 90703-2709
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JUAREZ (BENITO) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cerritos, CA with about 350 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ABC Unified
Total Students:
350
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 350 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.3%
Asian
17.1%
Black or African American
13.4%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.