Garretson Elementary School
Tel:
(951) 736-3345
- Garretson Elementary School serves 1,019 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Garretson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Garretson Elementary School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,019 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Garretson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Garretson Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4008 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 10% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Corona-Norco Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Garretson Elementary School is Corona-norco Alternative (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Corona Fundamental Intermediate (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Corona Corona Fundamental Intermediate Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 784 students
0.5 miles
1230 S. Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-3321 0.5 6-8 784 - Corona Lincoln Alternative Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 838 students
0.5 miles
1041 Fullerton Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3336 0.5 K-6 838 - Corona Corona-norco Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 137 students
0.8 miles
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367 0.8 K-12 137 - Corona Lee V. Pollard High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 615 students
0.8 miles
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 736-3367 0.8 9-12 615 - Corona John Stallings Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 596 students
0.9 miles
1980 Fullerton Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 736-3249 0.9 K-6 596
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