Thomas Paine Elementary School
Tel:
(714)663-6118
- Thomas Paine Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Thomas Paine Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Paine Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Paine Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1087 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 49% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 4% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garden Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Paine Elementary School is La Quinta High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westminster La Quinta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2177 students
0.3 miles
10372 Mcfadden St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)663-6315 0.3 9-12 2177 - Westminster Susan B. Anthony Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 418 students
0.6 miles
15320 Pickford St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)663-6104 0.6 K-6 418 - Westminster Sarah Mcgarvin Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 796 students
0.9 miles
9802 Bishop Pl.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714)663-6218 0.9 7-8 796 - Santa Ana Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 650 students
0.9 miles
4600 W. Mcfadden Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)663-6351 0.9 7-8 650 - Santa Ana Heritage Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 539 students
1.0 miles
426 S. Andres Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714)663-6108 1.0 K-6 539
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