9821 William Dalton Way
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brookhurst Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brookhurst Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brookhurst Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
48%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
56%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
26%
12%
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Hispanic
65%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
7%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brookhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Brookhurst Elementary School?

412 students attend Brookhurst Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Brookhurst Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookhurst Elementary School?

Brookhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Brookhurst Elementary School offer ?

Brookhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Brookhurst Elementary School part of?

Brookhurst Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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