La Rosa Elementary School in Ceres, CA (2026 List)

About La Rosa Elementary

La Rosa Elementary is a regular public elementary school in Ceres, California. It serves about 557 students from transitional kindergarten to sixth grade. The school is part of the Ceres Unified School District and is known for its stable suburban environment and dedication to helping students do better in school. La Rosa Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 24:1, which is about the same as the average for public schools in the area. The school serves a wide range of people, and about 91% of the students are from minority groups. The that the school has a well-rounded academic profile, with 38% of students doing well in Math and 40% doing well in Reading/English Language Arts which shows best elementary school in California The district gives La Rosa Elementary about $13,900 per student to help pay for their education. The school has won the PBIS Gold Award for having a positive school climate and offers special programs like Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). The school is in a competitive housing market where the median home price is about $442,000. Parents praise the school's caring staff and friendly atmosphere, which makes it a central part of the neighborhood.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%

Reading 40%

State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 40% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

557

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.49%

Asian 16.7%

Hispanic 67.32%

Black 1.97%

Two+ Races 1.26%

Native Am. 0.18%

White

11.49%

Asian

16.7%

Hispanic

67.32%

Black

1.97%

Two+ Races

1.26%

Native Am.

0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 557

53.5%

298 Female

46.5%

259 Male

Student Population

557 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

La Rosa Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 307, Ceres, CA, 95307

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Phone

(209) 556-1660

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Website

http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 "CUSD Reads" Superintendent's Book Club is getting bigger and bigger this year, and La Rosa Elementary is buzzing with excitement. Students have already broken records by reading thousands of books to earn milestone rewards like the "Reading Is My Jam" stickers. The momentum keeps going into February, with a special focus on family and heritage history. This increase in reading interest, along with recent district-wide celebrations of Language Leaders, shows that there is a strong, growing culture of literacy and student success.

FAQ

Q1. Does La Rosa Elementary have programs for kids after school?

Ans. Yes, La Rosa Elementary has after-school programs that can help students with their homework, give them extra activities, and give them supervised free time.

Q2. What can parents do to help out at school?

Ans. Parents can get involved by joining the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), volunteering, going to school events, and going to meetings or workshops that are held throughout the year.

Q3. Do students have access to technology resources?

Ans. The school provides computers and tablets and other educational technology to help students learn in class and improve their digital literacy skills.

Q4. Does the school offer help to students?

Ans. Yes, La Rosa Elementary has services to help students that may include counseling, academic intervention programs, and extra help for students who have trouble learning.

Q5: How does the school let families know about important changes?

Ans. The school sends out newsletters, makes phone calls, sends emails, and uses its official website to keep parents up to date on events and announcements.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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