Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cerritos Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Cerritos Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Cerritos Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cerritos Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2597 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
53%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Cerritos Elementary School is ranked #2597 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cerritos Elementary School often compared to?
Cerritos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D. D. Johnston Elementary School, Cerritos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cerritos Elementary School?
473 students attend Cerritos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cerritos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cerritos Elementary School?
Cerritos Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cerritos Elementary School offer ?
Cerritos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cerritos Elementary School part of?
Cerritos Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cerritos Elementary School located?
Cerritos Elementary School is located in the Tropico neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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