Leal (Frank C.) Elementary

www.leales.us

738 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Frank C. Leal Elementary School, located in the ABC Unified School District in Cerritos, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–6. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and providing a well-rounded educational experience. It consistently performs well in state assessments and is recognized for its dedicated faculty who prioritize student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Leal Elementary is characterized by a high level of parent involvement and a vibrant school spirit. The school offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment, Leal Elementary successfully prepares its students for middle school and beyond, upholding a reputation as a cornerstone of the Cerritos community.

738

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	136
Black	26
Asian	467
Two or More	84
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
467 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
136 (18.4 %)
Two or More
84 (11.4 %)
Black
26 (3.5 %)
White
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)229-7880
Website:	http://www.leales.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 75

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	115
Grade 6	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	51.8%
Male	356	48.2%

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