Excellent
#770 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Leal (frank C.) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
12920 Droxford St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
788
Student-Teacher
28.1:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
788
Student-Teacher
28.1:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#770 of 9,539
In Cerritos
#9 of 17
public schools
In district
#9 of 30
ABC Unified
Academic performance
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Leal (frank C.) Elementary
Elementary School in Cerritos · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Leal (frank C.) Elementary
Leal (frank C.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Cerritos, CA, part of ABC Unified. Leal (frank C.) Elementary serves approximately 788 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Leal (frank C.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Leal (frank C.) Elementary show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Leal (frank C.) Elementary runs 28.1:1 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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Leal (frank C.) Elementary — Students at Leal (frank C.) Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 38 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: 9.0/10.
How Leal (frank C.) Elementary Compares
See how Leal (frank C.) 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
12920 Droxford St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Leal (frank C.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Carver (Charles J.) Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Wittmann (Helen) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Cerritos | 0.5 mi | — |
| Cerritos High Cerritos | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Steve Luther Elementary La Palma | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary Artesia | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Cerritos Elementary Cerritos | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High Cerritos | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Los Coyotes Elementary La Palma | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Nixon (Patricia) Elementary Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Carmenita Middle Cerritos | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Beacon Day School La Palma | 1.3 mi | — |
| Artesia High Lakewood | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| BEACON DAY SCHOOL La Palma | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leal (frank C.) Elementary
What grades does Leal (frank C.) Elementary serve?
Leal (frank C.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Leal (frank C.) Elementary?
Leal (frank C.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leal (frank C.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leal (frank C.) Elementary is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leal (frank C.) Elementary rank in CA?
Leal (frank C.) Elementary ranks #770 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Leal (frank C.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Leal (frank C.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Leal (frank C.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leal (frank C.) Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Leal (frank C.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Leal (frank C.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leal (frank C.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Leal (frank C.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leal (frank C.) Elementary?
36.9% of students at Leal (frank C.) 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
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 36.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7880
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #9 of 30
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