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Los Cerritos Elementary

210 West Orange Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080

Ranked 3559 of 7047 in California

Top schools in South San Francisco
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Los Cerritos Elementary

210 West Orange Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080

About Los Cerritos Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 37% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
305
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.95%
Asian 16.72%
Hispanic 67.54%
Black 1.64%
Two+ Races 5.57%
Native Am. 1.97%
White
2.95%
Asian
16.72%
Hispanic
67.54%
Black
1.64%
Two+ Races
5.57%
Native Am.
1.97%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 305
46.56%
142 Female
53.44%
163 Male

Student Population

305 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Los Cerritos Elementary Contact Information

Address

210 West Orange Ave., South San Francisco, CA, 94080

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Phone

(650) 877-8841

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Website

ssfusd.org

TOP 3559 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Los 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

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Recently, students and staff at Los Cerritos Elementary School finished a colorful mural project on campus that honors the school's unique history and community spirit. The school is getting ready for its Open House on April 22, 2026. Students will show off their classroom projects in fun ways. The "Every Day Counts" motivational campaign has also made a big difference in how many students come to class every day.

FAQ

Q1. Does Los Cerritos Elementary offer any morning care for kids?

Ans. The school has a supervised morning program that gives students a safe place to be before the regular school day starts.

Q2. How do visitors check in at Los Cerritos Elementary?

Ans. Before going on campus, all visitors must show a valid ID at the front desk to get a temporary pass.

Q3. Is there a separate student leadership council at Los Cerritos Elementary?

Ans. Elected student representatives meet on a regular basis to talk about ways to make the school better and plan fun events for all the students in the community.

Q4. How does Los Cerritos Elementary School handle applications for student meals?

Ans. Families can use the district portal to send in digital forms to find out if they qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches.

Q5. Do Los Cerritos Elementary students go on field trips often?

Ans. Every year, grade levels plan educational trips to local places so that students can see how what they learn in class applies to the real world.

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
ML

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
F

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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