Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School?
503 students attend Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School offer ?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School part of?
Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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