El Cerrito Elementary

www.lahabraschools.org

428 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

El Cerrito Elementary School is a public school located in La Habra, California, serving students within the La Habra City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student-centered instruction, El Cerrito aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in future academic endeavors and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through various programs and resources available via the district website, El Cerrito encourages active parental involvement and strives to maintain a safe, welcoming campus culture. The school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

428

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Cerrito Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	352
Black	3
Asian	15
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
352 (82.2 %)
White
38 (8.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)
Asian
15 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Habra City Elementary
Phone:	(562)690-2340
Website:	http://www.lahabraschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 80

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 53