Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Garden Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden Park Elementary serves the west part of Garden Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden Park 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
Garden Park Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden Park Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#861 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-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 Garden Park Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Park Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Garden Park Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loyal Barker Elementary School, Enders Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Garden Park Elementary School?
248 students attend Garden Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Garden Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden Park Elementary School?
Garden Park Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Garden Park Elementary School offer ?
Garden Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Garden Park Elementary School part of?
Garden Park Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Garden Park Elementary School located?
Garden Park Elementary School is located in the West Garden Grove neighborhood of Garden Grove, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in West Garden Grove.
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