Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Oaks Elementary serves the northern part of Citrus Heights, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Oaks Elementary School's student population of 348 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Oaks 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 Oaks Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#6250 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #6250 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Cambridge Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School?
348 students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Grand Oaks Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Oaks Elementary School?
Grand Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than 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 San Juan Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
At one time, under a former highly tenured Principal, Grand Oaks was run like a well-oiled machine. Unfortunately, the entire staff, student body and everyone related to either has suffered greatly from extremely poor leadership and lack of experience.
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