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Grand Terrace Elementary School

12066 Vivienda Ave.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (909) 876-4146
www.colton.k12.ca.us
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Grand Terrace Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grand Terrace Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
592 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grand Terrace Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
35%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
43%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Terrace 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
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
80%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Grand Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
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White
8%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grand Terrace Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Grand Terrace 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
68%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grand Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Colton 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 schools are Grand Terrace Elementary School often compared to?

Grand Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrace View Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Grand Terrace Elementary School?

592 students attend Grand Terrace Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Grand Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Grand Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Grand Terrace Elementary School offer ?

Grand Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Grand Terrace Elementary School part of?

Grand Terrace Elementary School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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