Kettering Elementary

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kettering Elementary School, located in the Alamitos Heights neighborhood of Long Beach, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community, dedicated teaching staff, and a long-standing commitment to academic excellence. Its quiet, suburban location provides a safe and focused environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kettering places a significant emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently benefits from active parent involvement and community support, which helps fund various enrichment programs and school events. With a focus on social-emotional development and high standards for student achievement, Kettering Elementary maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local Long Beach community, preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school.

348

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kettering Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	109
Black	35
Asian	47
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	2

White
115 (33.0%)
Hispanic
109 (31.3%)
Asian
47 (13.5%)
Two or More
40 (11.5%)
Black
35 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)598-9486
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 84

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kettering Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kettering Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	50.6%
Male	172	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)