Los Cerritos

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Los Cerritos Elementary School is a public school located in Paramount, California, serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Paramount Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and creativity in the classroom.

Beyond academics, Los Cerritos plays a significant role in the local Paramount community by promoting parental involvement and strong home-school partnerships. The campus strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various school programs and staff dedication, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in its young students as they progress through their foundational years.

387

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Cerritos
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	380
Black	5
Two or More	1

Hispanic
380 (98.2 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Paramount Unified
Phone:	(562)602-8040
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 72

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 76