Garden Grove Elementary School

18141 Valerio St.
Reseda, CA 91335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garden Grove Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
WHERE GREAT LEADERS GROW

School Rankings

Garden Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Grove Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4852 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
34%
30-34%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Grove Elementary School is ranked #4852 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garden Grove Elementary School?
302 students attend Garden Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Garden Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Grove Elementary School?
Garden Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garden Grove Elementary School offer ?
Garden Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Garden Grove Elementary School part of?
Garden Grove Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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