Grover Heights Elementary School

770 North Eighth St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 301 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grover Heights Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4503 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
34%
41%
47%
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
301 students attend Grover Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Grover Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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