Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grover Heights 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 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grover Heights Elementary serves the west part of Grover Beach, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover Heights Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
We commit to engage, challenge, and inspire ALL students to be lifelong learners who strive to achieve their full potential.
School Rankings
Grover Heights 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 Grover Heights Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#4503 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
blue, gold/yellow, white
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grover Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Grover Heights Elementary School is ranked #4503 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grover Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Grover Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grover Beach Elementary School, Fairgrove Elementary School 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 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grover Heights Elementary School?
290 students attend Grover Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Grover Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grover Heights Elementary School?
Grover Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grover Heights Elementary School offer ?
Grover Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Grover Heights Elementary School part of?
Grover Heights Elementary School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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