Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kettering Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kettering Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kettering Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Kettering Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kettering Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#879 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kettering Elementary School's ranking?
Kettering Elementary School is ranked #879 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kettering Elementary School often compared to?
Kettering Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kettering Elementary School?
349 students attend Kettering Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kettering Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kettering Elementary School?
Kettering Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kettering Elementary School offer ?
Kettering Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kettering Elementary School part of?
Kettering Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Kettering Elementary School located?
Kettering Elementary School is located in the University Park Estates neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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