Excellent
#342 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Carver (charles J.) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
19200 East Ely St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
23.4:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
23.4:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#342 of 9,539
In Cerritos
#1 of 17
public schools
In district
#1 of 30
ABC Unified
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Carver (charles J.) Elementary
Elementary School in Cerritos · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Carver (charles J.) Elementary
Carver (charles J.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Cerritos, CA, part of ABC Unified. Carver (charles J.) Elementary serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Carver (charles J.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Carver (charles J.) Elementary show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Carver (charles J.) Elementary runs 23.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Carver (charles J.) Elementary — Students at Carver (charles J.) Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Carver (charles J.) Elementary Compares
See how Carver (charles J.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
19200 East Ely St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carver (charles J.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ABC Virtual Academy (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Nixon (Patricia) Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Leal (Frank C.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary Artesia | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Cerritos High Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Artesia High Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Artesia | 0.7 mi | — |
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Cerritos | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Artesia | 0.9 mi | — |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Willow Elementary Lakewood | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Steve Luther Elementary La Palma | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Bragg Elementary Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Juarez (Benito) Elementary Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| ABC Virtual Academy Cerritos | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Cerritos | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,300
Median Home Value
$906,500
Median Rent
$2,910/mo
Population
48,607
College Educated
56.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
47.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 8.9 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Monterey Park, CA | 8.9 |
| Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Birney Elementary San Diego, CA | 8.9 |
| Blue Hills Elementary Saratoga, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carver (charles J.) Elementary
What grades does Carver (charles J.) Elementary serve?
Carver (charles J.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Carver (charles J.) Elementary?
Carver (charles J.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver (charles J.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver (charles J.) Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver (charles J.) Elementary rank in CA?
Carver (charles J.) Elementary ranks #342 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carver (charles J.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver (charles J.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carver (charles J.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver (charles J.) Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carver (charles J.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Carver (charles J.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver (charles J.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carver (charles J.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver (charles J.) Elementary?
60.6% of students at Carver (charles J.) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7840
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #1 of 30
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