Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary

www.gonsalveses.us

516 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Joe A. Gonsalves Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Cerritos, California, serving students in grades K-6. As part of the ABC Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, including language arts, mathematics, and science. The school benefits from its location in a quiet, residential area, fostering a close-knit campus atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and foundational learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gonsalves Elementary is recognized for its commitment to character development and community involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular programs, student clubs, and parent-teacher support initiatives designed to enrich the educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in both their academic and social development.

516

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	93
Black	22
Asian	330
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
330 (64.0%)
Hispanic
93 (18.0%)
Two or More
47 (9.1%)
Black
22 (4.3%)
White
19 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
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)229-7860
Website:	http://www.gonsalveses.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 70

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 93