Cerritos Elementary

www.cerritoses.us

612 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cerritos Elementary, located in the city of Cerritos, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the ABC Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It typically emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with enrichment opportunities designed to promote critical thinking and social-emotional development among its K-6 student population.

As part of the highly regarded ABC Unified School District, Cerritos Elementary benefits from strong community involvement and resources aimed at preparing students for future academic success. The school places a high priority on maintaining high standards of achievement, often utilizing collaborative teaching methods and modern educational technology to meet the diverse needs of its students. With its focus on character education and rigorous instruction, Cerritos Elementary continues to be a focal point for families in the local area seeking a stable and high-performing elementary education.

612

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cerritos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	98
Black	42
Asian	404
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
404 (66.0%)
Hispanic
98 (16.0%)
Two or More
45 (7.4%)
Black
42 (6.9%)
White
19 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABC Unified
Phone:	(562)229-7845
Website:	http://www.cerritoses.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 94

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 96