Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stanford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanford Elementary serves the northwest part of Garden Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 0.5 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stanford Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Stanford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanford Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1731 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
51%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanford Elementary School's ranking?
Stanford Elementary School is ranked #1731 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stanford Elementary School?
488 students attend Stanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Stanford Elementary School students are Asian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanford Elementary School?
Stanford Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stanford Elementary School offer ?
Stanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stanford Elementary School part of?
Stanford Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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