Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Cerrito Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Cerrito Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
El Cerrito Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Cerrito Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4624 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cerrito Elementary School's ranking?
El Cerrito Elementary School is ranked #4624 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Cerrito Elementary School often compared to?
El Cerrito Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbolita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Cerrito Elementary School?
420 students attend El Cerrito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of El Cerrito Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Cerrito Elementary School?
El Cerrito Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Cerrito Elementary School offer ?
El Cerrito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Cerrito Elementary School part of?
El Cerrito Elementary School is part of La Habra City Elementary School District.
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Last Day of School-Minimum Day School Hours 8:00am-12:30pm
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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