Cerritos Elementary vs Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerritos Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
612 students
Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
547 students
| Measure | Cerritos Elementary Cerritos, California | Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #498 of 5,693 | #892 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7380 of 50,301 | #12238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 612 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 29.1 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 68.7).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Cerritos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 40.6%).
- •Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 29.1).
- •Cerritos Elementary is the larger school with 612 students compared with 547.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cerritos Elementary better than Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (75.9 vs 68.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cerritos Elementary and Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos Elementary: 612. Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos Elementary and Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary rank in California?
Cerritos Elementary is 498th of 5,693 and Stowers(Cecil B.) Elementary is 892nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).