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Glenknoll Elementary

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 532 of 6840 in California

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About Glenknoll Elementary

Glenknoll Elementary School is a public K–6 school which serves about 435 students in Placentia, California. The student-teacher ratio is about 27:1, which helps keep the classroom organized and structured for learning as well as development. Glenknoll Elementary School serves a wide range of students and focuses on basic academic skills, such as reading and writing and math fluency. It does this through enrichment and intervention programs. About 68% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and about 76% meet or exceed reading proficiency standards. These numbers show that students are doing well in reading and writing and in school in general. The money comes from California's regular system for giving money to public schools. Glenknoll Elementary School is in a residential area where people value education and getting involved with their families. In short, Glenknoll Elementary School has a structured and supportive academic environment where students do well in all of the important subjects, making it one of the best schools in California.

Glenknoll Elementary Contact Information

Address

1301 East Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870

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Phone

(714) 986-7140

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 76% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
435
Total Students
$115628
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 532 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Glenknoll Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.07%
Asian 19.31%
Hispanic 30.57%
Black 0.69%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
42.07%
Asian
19.31%
Hispanic
30.57%
Black
0.69%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 435
49.89%
217 Female
50.11%
218 Male

Student Population

435 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

870 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Glenknoll Elementary is currently putting into place new bell schedules for the 2025–2026 school year to make the most of the time students spend learning in their challenging academic programs. The school is still adding more Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) clusters for grades 4–6, using teachers who have been trained to teach in different ways. The campus is also getting new furniture and instructional materials that have been approved for the current fiscal year.

FAQ

Q1. How are parents informed about activities at Glenknoll Elementary?

Ans. Glenknoll Elementary sends out newsletters and uses digital communication tools to keep people up to date.

Q2. Are there leadership opportunities for students at Glenknoll Elementary?

Ans. Glenknoll Elementary offers leadership roles through classroom responsibilities and student programs.

Q3. What kinds of enrichment programs does Glenknoll Elementary offer?

Ans. Students at Glenknoll Elementary may engage in arts and project-based learning activities.

Q4. How can families engage with Glenknoll Elementary events?

Ans. Glenknoll Elementary invites families to attend events and volunteer in school activities.

Q5. What kinds of help do Glenknoll Elementary School students get?

Ans. Glenknoll Elementary offers academic and social-emotional support resources.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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