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Cerritos Elementary

3731 Cerritos, Anaheim, CA, 92804

About Cerritos Elementary

Cerritos Elementary is a public school in Anaheim, California, that serves students in grades K–6 in the Anaheim Elementary School District. The school has about 360 students, and there is about one teacher for every 20 students. Cerritos Elementary uses a standards-aligned curriculum that focuses on basic skills in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also uses technology in the classroom and offers targeted academic support programs.  The students come from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with a high percentage of minority students and a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. The USA News data shows that about 40% of students at Cerritos Elementary are proficient in math, and about 50% are proficient in reading. The state and local governments pay for each student in public schools, just like they do for other public schools in California.  Cerritos Elementary School has consistent academic results and a structured learning environment. There are also many chances for students to improve their performance in core subjects.

Cerritos Elementary Contact Information

Address

3731 Cerritos, Anaheim, CA, 92804

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Phone

(714) 236-3830

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Website

savsd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 50% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
356
Total Students
$123928
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2198 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cerritos 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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:40 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.

Student Demographics

White 19.66%
Asian 24.16%
Hispanic 46.63%
Black 2.53%
Two+ Races 6.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
19.66%
Asian
24.16%
Hispanic
46.63%
Black
2.53%
Two+ Races
6.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 356
49.72%
177 Female
50.28%
179 Male

Student Population

356 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1424 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cerritos Elementary School was named a 2025 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, placing it among 336 elementary schools statewide recognized for excellence in academic achievement, significant academic growth and a positive school climate. This honor reflects strong student performance and efforts to close achievement gaps based on state data.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances for students to be leaders at Cerritos Elementary?

Ans: Students can take part in leadership activities and duties in the classroom.

Q2. What does the school do to make the school culture better?

Ans. Daily practices stress respect, inclusion, and responsibility.

Q3. Are there any special programs that can help students learn more?

Ans. Activities that add to the curriculum help people be creative, think critically, and work together.

Q4. Does the school help families that speak more than one language?

Ans. There are communication tools available to help families from different backgrounds.

Q5. Are families welcome at school events?

Ans. Families are encouraged to go to shows, parties, and learning events.

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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