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Guin Foss Elementary

300 South C St., Tustin, CA, 92780

About Guin Foss Elementary

Guin Foss Elementary School is located at 18492 Vanderlip Avenue in Santa Ana. It serves 440 students in grades K-5. The student–teacher ratio is 28:1. Proficiency scores are 47% in math and 52% in reading. The gender mix is 49% male and 51% female. There is a strong sense of community and a focus on academics at the school. There are clear signs and safe ways to get in and out of the campus. Teachers focus on giving all grade levels a balanced curriculum. Students can use a lot of different educational materials to help them with their core subjects. The leaders of the school have high standards for both behavior and schoolwork. In this area, homes cost between $1,200,000 and $2,100,000. Parents like how well their kids are getting ready for the move to middle school. A lot of the feedback from the community is about how good the teachers are. Families appreciate that the school focuses on long-term educational goals and character development. It is officially one of the best elementary schools in California.

Guin Foss Elementary Contact Information

Address

300 South C St., Tustin, CA, 92780

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Phone

(714) 730-7552

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
416
Total Students
$122144
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1624 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Guin Foss 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
🏆
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: 8:10 AM – 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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 20.43%
Asian 7.45%
Hispanic 64.9%
Black 0.96%
Two+ Races 6.25%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.43%
Asian
7.45%
Hispanic
64.9%
Black
0.96%
Two+ Races
6.25%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 416
47.36%
197 Female
52.64%
219 Male

Student Population

416 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

416 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The staff at Guin Foss Elementary School recently got Rotary "Good Idea" Grants to buy new things for the classroom. The school still stresses well-rounded growth by making sure that all of the main classes have art, music, and technology. This year, more people want to learn how to get along with others and make their communities better. People now call it a "hidden treasure."

FAQ

Q1. What animal represents Guin Foss Elementary School?

Ans. The Dolphin is the school mascot. It stands for the friendly and helpful spirit that can be found all over campus.

Q2. Does Guin Foss Elementary School have a science fair?

Ans. Every year, students take part in a STEAM showcase where they show off their original experiments and engineering projects to the public.

Q3. Does Guin Foss Elementary School offer services for gifted and talented students?

Ans. Students who have been identified as having advanced academic skills are given differentiated instruction in the regular classroom to challenge them.

Q4. What kinds of security are at Guin Foss Elementary School?

Ans. For all guests, the campus uses a single-point entry system and the Raptor visitor management software.

Q5. Does Guin Foss Elementary School serve breakfast on campus?

Ans. Before the first bell rings, the cafeteria serves breakfast options that are good for you.

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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