Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary serves the eastern part of Garden Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4469 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #4469 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School, Schroeder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?
480 students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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