Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gant Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gant Elementary serves the northeast portion of Long Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gant Elementary School's student population of 657 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
657 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To ensure student achievement through an environment of high expectations, collaboration, and commitment to character while preparing our scholars to be adaptive and productive citizens with solid foundations for future education and career readiness.
School Rankings
Gant Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gant Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#302 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy, or White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gant Elementary School's ranking?
Gant Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gant Elementary School often compared to?
Gant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prisk Elementary School, Kettering Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gant Elementary School?
657 students attend Gant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Gant Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gant Elementary School?
Gant Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gant Elementary School offer ?
Gant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gant Elementary School part of?
Gant Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gant Elementary School located?
Gant Elementary School is located in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Los Altos.
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