Excellent
#645 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Nixon (patricia) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
19600 Jacob Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher
25.5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher
25.5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#645 of 9,539
In Cerritos
#7 of 17
public schools
In district
#7 of 30
ABC Unified
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Nixon (patricia) Elementary
Elementary School in Cerritos · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Nixon (patricia) Elementary
Nixon (patricia) Elementary is a public elementary school in Cerritos, CA, part of ABC Unified. Nixon (patricia) Elementary serves approximately 689 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Nixon (patricia) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Nixon (patricia) Elementary show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Nixon (patricia) Elementary runs 25.5:1 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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Nixon (patricia) Elementary — Students at Nixon (patricia) Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.4%
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: 9.4/10.
How Nixon (patricia) Elementary Compares
See how Nixon (patricia) 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
19600 Jacob Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Nixon (patricia) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Carver (Charles J.) Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Leal (Frank C.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Kennedy (John F.) Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Artesia), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cerritos, see our Cerritos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia High Lakewood | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Carver (Charles J.) Elementary Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos | 0.5 mi | 8.4 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Artesia | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Willow Elementary Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Artesia | 0.7 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Artesia | 0.8 mi | — |
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Bragg Elementary Cerritos | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Elliott (William F) Elementary Artesia | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Cerritos High Cerritos | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary Cerritos | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Juarez (Benito) Elementary Cerritos | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary Foster City, CA | 8.6 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale, CA | 8.6 |
| Brookhaven Elementary Placentia, CA | 8.6 |
| Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, CA | 8.6 |
| C. B. Eaton Elementary Cupertino, CA | 8.6 |
| Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks, CA | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nixon (patricia) Elementary
What grades does Nixon (patricia) Elementary serve?
Nixon (patricia) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Nixon (patricia) Elementary?
Nixon (patricia) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixon (patricia) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixon (patricia) Elementary is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nixon (patricia) Elementary rank in CA?
Nixon (patricia) Elementary ranks #645 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nixon (patricia) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nixon (patricia) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Nixon (patricia) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nixon (patricia) Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nixon (patricia) Elementary a charter school?
No, Nixon (patricia) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nixon (patricia) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nixon (patricia) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nixon (patricia) Elementary?
52.4% of students at Nixon (patricia) 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
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7895
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #7 of 30
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