Cerritos Elementary

473 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cerritos Elementary School, located in the vibrant city of Glendale, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Glendale Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic standards and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern pedagogical strategies, Cerritos aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Cerritos Elementary is deeply rooted in the local community, often serving as a central hub for family engagement and collaborative learning. The school prioritizes a strong home-school partnership, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and character, the school strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within a global society.

473

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cerritos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	251
Black	17
Asian	66
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
251 (53.1 %)
White
131 (27.7 %)
Asian
66 (14.0 %)
Black
17 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)244-7207
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 73

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 62