Wittmann (Helen) Elementary

www.wittmannes.us

531 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Helen Wittmann Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Cerritos, California, serving students within the ABC Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to high educational standards, benefiting from the diverse and community-oriented atmosphere that characterizes the surrounding Cerritos area.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and social development. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between teachers, students, and parents, Wittmann Elementary seeks to prepare its pupils for success in middle school and beyond. Its location on Yvette Avenue places it in a quiet residential setting, making it a central hub for families in the local community who value stable, quality primary education.

531

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	129
Black	32
Asian	302
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
302 (56.9 %)
Hispanic
129 (24.3 %)
Two or More
35 (6.6 %)
White
32 (6.0 %)
Black
32 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)229-7915
Website:	http://www.wittmannes.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 83

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 84