Los Cerritos Elementary

515 West San Antonio Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90807

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Los Cerritos Elementary School, located in the historic Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, is a highly regarded public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its picturesque campus, featuring a mix of traditional architecture and modern facilities, provides a welcoming environment that emphasizes both student achievement and personal growth.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Los Cerritos is distinguished by its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities, including programs in the arts and technology. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that encourages students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. With its reputation for dedicated staff and engaged families, Los Cerritos Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Long Beach community, consistently striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

453

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Cerritos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	169
Black	59
Asian	93
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
169 (37.3%)
Asian
93 (20.5%)
White
73 (16.1%)
Black
59 (13.0%)
Two or More
58 (12.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)595-6337
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 93

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Los Cerritos Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Los Cerritos Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	49%
Male	231	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)