Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Guin Foss Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 61%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guin Foss Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Guin Foss Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Guin Foss Elementary School?
358 students attend Guin Foss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Guin Foss Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guin Foss Elementary School?
Guin Foss Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Guin Foss Elementary School offer ?
Guin Foss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Guin Foss Elementary School part of?
Guin Foss Elementary School is part of Tustin Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
1 8/11/2023
Guin Foss was such a great school. I have fond memories and feel like I learned so much. Love the teachers.
5 8/11/2023
Our kids have attended a few different schools in the area, both private and public, and Guin Foss is our favorite. It has a great community feel and the best teachers!
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