Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grand Island 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Island Elementary School's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Grand Island 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 Grand Island Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5379 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Island Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Island Elementary School is ranked #5379 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Island Elementary School?
45 students attend Grand Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Grand Island Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Island Elementary School?
Grand Island Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grand Island Elementary School offer ?
Grand Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Grand Island Elementary School part of?
Grand Island Elementary School is part of Pierce Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Grand Island Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
JJH No School/Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
JJH No School/Spring Break
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
AES- Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
AES- Last Day of School
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
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