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Garden Grove Elementary

2250 North Tracy Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93063

About Garden Grove Elementary

At 2250 N. Justin Avenue, Garden Grove Elementary School has 432 students in grades K–6. The student–teacher ratio is 23:1. Test scores reflect a 32% math proficiency and 37% reading proficiency. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school is very welcoming and helpful for students of all ages and learning styles. Teachers work together to make sure that students have a good time learning and are ready for the challenges they will face in the future. The school is safe and easy to get to because of how it is set up. There is also plenty of space for students to do things and for the community to meet. Houses in the area cost between $700,000 and $950,000. Parents often say that it's easy to get in touch with the staff and that there is a lot of school spirit at events on campus. This is one of the best elementary schools in California. The facility is always getting better, which helps keep the learning environment good for all the kids who go there.

Garden Grove Elementary Contact Information

Address

2250 North Tracy Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93063

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Phone

(805) 520-6700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
310
Total Students
$93638
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2982 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Garden Grove 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
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: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 30.65%
Asian 6.77%
Hispanic 56.13%
Black 1.61%
Two+ Races 3.87%
Native Am. 0.97%
White
30.65%
Asian
6.77%
Hispanic
56.13%
Black
1.61%
Two+ Races
3.87%
Native Am.
0.97%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 310
49.03%
152 Female
50.97%
158 Male

Student Population

310 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1550 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Right now, Garden Grove Elementary is making a lot of changes to its buildings. For example, they are building a new building that can be used for many things. The Measure X bond is paying for these upgrades, which should be finished by the end of the summer break in 2025. The school is also working hard to get families involved in science and technology projects that they can do themselves by promoting its STEAM Showcase events.

FAQ

Q1. Does Garden Grove Elementary have any after-school clubs that are all about the arts?

Ans. Students can take a variety of art classes and join creative clubs that meet after school to learn more about the visual and performing arts.

Q2. Does Garden Grove Elementary have a special program for students who learn quickly?

Ans. The school is a designated site for Schools for Advanced Studies, which gives certain students high-level academic enrichment.

Q3. How can parents help make decisions at Garden Grove Elementary?

Ans. Parents can help set school goals by joining the School Site Council or the English Learner Advisory Committee.

Q4: Does Garden Grove Elementary School take part in any programs to help the environment or recycle?

Ans. The campus has a green team and a recycling program to teach students about being environmentally responsible and living sustainably.

Q5. Does Garden Grove Elementary School have any community festivals every year?

Ans. The school holds a popular Fall Festival every year with games and food to bring people together.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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
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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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