Garretson Elementary School
Tel:
(951)736-3345
- Garretson Elementary School serves 1,029 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Garretson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Garretson Elementary School's student population of 1,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,029 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Garretson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Garretson Elementary School is 0.35, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4294 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Corona-Norco Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Corona Fundamental Intermediate (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Corona Fundamental Intermediate (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Corona Corona Fundamental Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 861 students
0.5 miles
1230 S. Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
(951)736-3321 0.5 6-8 861 - Corona Lincoln Alternative Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 893 students
0.5 miles
1041 Fullerton Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951)736-3336 0.5 K-6 893 - Corona Corona-norco Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 118 students
0.8 miles
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951)736-3367 0.8 K-12 118 - Corona Lee V. Pollard High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 665 students
0.8 miles
185 Magnolia Ave.
Corona, CA 92879
(951)736-3367 0.8 9-12 665 - Corona John Stallings Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 610 students
0.9 miles
1980 Fullerton Ave.
Corona, CA 92881
(951)736-3249 0.9 K-6 610
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