Serving 345 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover Heights Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 16% 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
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grover Heights Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Grover Heights Elementary School?
345 students attend Grover Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Grover Heights Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 20:1, 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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