La Rosa Elementary

www.ceres.k12.ca.us

516 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Rosa Elementary, located at 2800 E.gate Blvd. in Ceres, California, is a public school operating under the Ceres Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive educational environment. As part of a district committed to student achievement, La Rosa Elementary emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy and mathematics, while also fostering a sense of school community and personal growth for its diverse student body.

The school’s proximity to residential areas in Ceres makes it a focal point for families in the region, offering a range of programs designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its integration with the broader Ceres Unified School District, La Rosa benefits from district-wide resources, including standardized curriculum standards, extracurricular support, and initiatives aimed at improving student engagement. For more detailed information regarding school policies, current events, and academic calendars, families and community members are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us.

516

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Rosa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	349
Black	12
Asian	82
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
349 (67.6%)
Asian
82 (15.9%)
White
61 (11.8%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
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:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1660
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 78

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 62