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Thomas Paine Elementary

15792 Ward St., Garden Grove, CA, 92843

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 536 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Thomas Paine Elementary

15792 Ward St., Garden Grove, CA, 92843

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 536 of 7047 in California

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About Thomas Paine Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 70% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
429
Total Students
$126762
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.17%
Asian 55.71%
Hispanic 37.06%
Black 0.93%
Two+ Races 4.66%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.17%
Asian
55.71%
Hispanic
37.06%
Black
0.93%
Two+ Races
4.66%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 429
47.32%
203 Female
52.68%
226 Male

Student Population

429 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Thomas Paine Elementary Contact Information

Address

15792 Ward St., Garden Grove, CA, 92843

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Phone

(714) 663-6118

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TOP 536 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Paine 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

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: 7:55 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thomas Paine Elementary ranked in the top 20% of all elementary schools in California for 2026 and earned the 2024–2025 Gold PBIS Implementation Award. It was also recognized as a 2025 California Honor Roll School for its high academic proficiency levels.

FAQ

Q1. What big award did Thomas Paine Elementary get in late 2025?

Ans. Thomas Paine Elementary was named a 2025 California Distinguished School because it was so dedicated to helping students learn and do well.

Q2. What does the "Coding Club" at Thomas Paine Elementary School in 2026 focus on?

Ans. The 2026 Thomas Paine Coding Club teaches kids the basics of programming languages like Scratch and Python through fun games.

Q3. Is there a uniform policy at Thomas Paine Elementary for 2026?

Ans: Thomas Paine Elementary does not have a formal uniform, but students must follow the dress code for the whole district in 2026.

Q4. What does Thomas Paine Elementary do to help students move from elementary school to middle school in 2026?

Ans. Doig and Walton Intermediate send counselors to Thomas Paine Elementary to help sixth graders get ready for the move.

Q5. What family events does Thomas Paine Elementary host in 2026?

Ans. Thomas Paine Elementary School will hold a Fall Festival, Movie Night, and a Spring Talent Show in 2026.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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