Excellent
#1568 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Los Cerritos Elementary
Elementary School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA
A Long Beach Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 West San Antonio Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807
- Math 64% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Cerritos Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Cerritos Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,079
Median home value
$832,200
Median rent
$1,892/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Pacific Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Dominguez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 961 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Long Beach Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #15 of 82
- District spending per student
- $18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Cerritos Elementary is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Cerritos Elementary
Los Cerritos Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Cerritos Elementary
What grades does Los Cerritos Elementary serve?
Los Cerritos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Los Cerritos Elementary?
Los Cerritos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Cerritos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Cerritos Elementary is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Cerritos Elementary rank in CA?
Los Cerritos Elementary ranks #1,568 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Cerritos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Cerritos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Los Cerritos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Cerritos Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Cerritos Elementary a charter school?
No, Los Cerritos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Cerritos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Los Cerritos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Cerritos Elementary?
40.2% of students at Los Cerritos 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (562) 595-6337
- Area population (ZIP 90807)
- 33,320
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90807; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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