Carver (Charles J.) Elementary

19200 E. Ely St.
Cerritos, CA 90703

www.carveres.us

529 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Charles J. Carver Elementary School is a public school located in the ABC Unified School District in Cerritos, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic subjects and extracurricular enrichment, aiming to foster critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth in its diverse student population.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in its day-to-day operations and school-wide events. Carver Elementary maintains a clear focus on student achievement and social-emotional development, often utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its students. With its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining high behavioral expectations and a culture of mutual respect.

529

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	225
Black	62
Asian	185
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
225 (42.5 %)
Asian
185 (35.0 %)
Black
62 (11.7 %)
Two or More
31 (5.9 %)
White
22 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7840
Website:	http://www.carveres.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carver (Charles J.) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	46.9%
Male	281	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)