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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 13650 Park Street, Cerritos, CA 90703-1413

(562) 229-7860 · www.gonsalveses.us

10/10
#133
Rank 133 out of 5,722
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #124 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #224 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #63 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, well-kept neighborhoods of Cerritos, Joe A. Gonsalves Elementary sits in one of the San Gabriel Valley's most education-focused communities, where families routinely prioritize schools above almost everything else when choosing where to put down roots. Academic performance here is consistently exceptional across English, math, and science, making it a natural fit for families who want rigorous learning in a supportive elementary setting. Cerritos itself is a tight-knit, diverse suburb with great parks, low crime, and a strong sense of civic pride — the kind of place where neighbors know each other and school events actually draw a crowd.

Student Demographics

304 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
169 (56%)
Hispanic
56 (18%)
Filipino
30 (10%)
Multiple Races
18 (6%)
African American
15 (5%)
White
10 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged112 (37%)
Students with Disabilities49 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

516
Enrollment
23.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1767 · 71st percentile

173 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found