Anderson Elementary School

8902 Hewitt Pl.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Anderson Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5169 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Anderson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Anderson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Asian
46%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Anderson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Anderson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Elementary School is ranked #5169 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Coast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
490 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Anderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Westminster School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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