Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Oaks Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Shasta Lake, CA, encompassing approximately 659 square miles. Families may have a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 38.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Oaks Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Eagles
School Rankings
Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Oaks Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Oaks Elementary School is ranked #4699 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grand Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School, Shasta Lake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School?
320 students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Grand Oaks Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Oaks Elementary School?
Grand Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grand Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Grand Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand Oaks Elementary School part of?
Grand Oaks Elementary School is part of Gateway Unified School District.
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