Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Excelsior Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Excelsior Elementary serves a central area of approximately 0.4 square miles in Garden Grove, CA, with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes to the school and a maximum distance of 0.6 miles to the furthest edge of its attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Excelsior Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Excelsior Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1323 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
61%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Elementary School's ranking?
Excelsior Elementary School is ranked #1323 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Excelsior Elementary School often compared to?
Excelsior Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. G. Cook Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Elementary School?
426 students attend Excelsior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Excelsior Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelsior Elementary School?
Excelsior Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Excelsior Elementary School offer ?
Excelsior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Excelsior Elementary School part of?
Excelsior Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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