CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ceres Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Whittier City Elementary school district, located in Whittier, CA with about 384 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 17 teachers, Ceres Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Ceres Elementary School is located in Whittier, California, and serves as part of the East Whittier City School District. Situated at 10601 S. Ceres Ave., the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its student body. As a local public school, it emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while prioritizing the social-emotional growth of its young learners to prepare them for future academic success.

The school operates with a focus on community involvement and collaboration, aiming to create a partnership between educators, students, and families. By utilizing the resources and curricula provided by the East Whittier City School District, Ceres Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates both traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices. For more information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official district website at http://www.ewcsd.org.

For more information, contact Ceres Elementary at (562) 464-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.