Serving 260 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Oaks Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Oaks Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School?
260 students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Grand Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Oaks Elementary School?
Grand Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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 5/31/2010
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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