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Loyal Barker Elementary School

12565 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
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Loyal Barker Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (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 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 77%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loyal Barker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Loyal Barker Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Loyal Barker Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
77%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
83%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
22%
12%
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Hispanic
26%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
37%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Garden Grove Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loyal Barker Elementary School's ranking?

Loyal Barker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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

77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Loyal Barker Elementary School?

418 students attend Loyal Barker Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Loyal Barker Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Loyal Barker Elementary School?

Loyal Barker Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Loyal Barker Elementary School offer ?

Loyal Barker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Loyal Barker Elementary School part of?

Loyal Barker Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 77%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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