775 N. Lark Ellen Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grovecenter Elementary School serves 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grovecenter Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Grovecenter Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
48%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
61%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grovecenter 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
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
7%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grovecenter 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
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grovecenter 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.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Grovecenter Elementary School?

525 students attend Grovecenter Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Grovecenter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Grovecenter Elementary School?

Grovecenter Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Grovecenter Elementary School offer ?

Grovecenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Grovecenter Elementary School part of?

Grovecenter Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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