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Kettering Elementary

550 Silvera Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90803

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 803 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Long Beach
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Kettering Elementary

550 Silvera Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90803

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 803 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Long Beach

About Kettering Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 72% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
349
Total Students
$126400
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.96%
Asian 14.61%
Hispanic 31.81%
Black 7.16%
Two+ Races 11.17%
Native Am. 0%
White
34.96%
Asian
14.61%
Hispanic
31.81%
Black
7.16%
Two+ Races
11.17%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 349
49.57%
173 Female
50.43%
176 Male

Student Population

349 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

191 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kettering Elementary Contact Information

Address

550 Silvera Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90803

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Phone

(562) 598-9486

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TOP 803 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kettering Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The community-focused programs at Kettering Elementary in Long Beach, California, are making a difference! The school recently took part in the Long Beach Unified School District's efforts to honor students' accomplishments and community service. Students from Kettering Elementary showed off their art at the Long Beach Museum of Art, which showed how creative and talented they are.

The school puts a lot of emphasis on making the classroom a safe place to learn, with a focus on values like respect, responsibility, and kindness. Kettering Elementary gives students the tools they need to become respectful, responsible, and motivated citizens. The school has a dedicated staff and strong community support. The school is also hosting its yearly Early Learning and Kindergarten Festivals, which are fun and interesting events for new TK and kindergarten students.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning does Kettering Elementary use?

Ans. Kettering Elementary focuses on structured learning and creativity, which helps students develop strong basic skills in a safe setting.

Q2. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date and involved by sending out newsletters, holding meetings, and using digital tools.

Q3. What sets the school community apart from others?

Ans. A strong sense of teamwork among staff, students, and families makes the school a good place to be and encourages everyone.

Q4. What do teachers do to help students learn how to be leaders?

Ans. Students do their part in the classroom and in group activities that encourage teamwork, responsibility, and leadership.

Q5. How important is character development to the school?

Ans. Kettering Elementary School teaches kids to be kind, respectful, and persistent every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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