Grand Island Elementary School

551 Leven St.
Grimes, CA 95950

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.pierce.k12.ca.us

Grand Island Elementary School serves 51 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 51 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59%
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59%
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:

School Overview

Grand Island Elementary School's student population of 51 students has declined by 10% 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

51 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Grand Island Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Grand Island Elementary School is 0.26, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40-59%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40-59%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Grand Island Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

86%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Grand Island Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Grand Island Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grand Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Pierce Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Island Elementary School's ranking?

Grand Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Grand Island Elementary School?

51 students attend Grand Island Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Grand Island Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Island Elementary School?

Grand Island Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 51 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59%
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education