Nixon (Patricia) Elementary

19600 Jacob Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703

www.nixones.us

681 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Patricia Nixon Elementary School is located in the city of Cerritos, California, and is part of the ABC Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. As a staple of the local community, it emphasizes a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for middle school through a focus on core curriculum standards and foundational skills.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, often engaging families through local school events and volunteer opportunities. Like many schools in the ABC Unified District, Nixon Elementary prioritizes the development of a safe and inclusive campus culture, utilizing various resources to support student well-being and encourage both social-emotional growth and academic achievement.

681

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	260
Black	53
Asian	217
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
260 (38.2%)
Asian
217 (31.9%)
Two or More
81 (11.9%)
White
58 (8.5%)
Black
53 (7.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.8%)

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)229-7895
Website:	http://www.nixones.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	107

* 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 97

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	103
Grade 6	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nixon (Patricia) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	330	48.5%
Male	351	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)