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Grovecenter Elementary

775 North Lark Ellen Ave., West Covina, CA, 91791

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1442 of 6840 in California

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About Grovecenter Elementary

Grovecenter Elementary is a public school in West Covina, California, that serves about 573 students in grades K–5. The school has about 24 students for every teacher, which allows for structured lessons in all elementary grades. Grovecenter Elementary has a wide range of students that are similar to the people who live in the area. The program focuses on teaching kids how to read and write, how to think mathematically, and how to follow standards. There are intervention supports and enrichment opportunities that can help students do better in school. About half of the students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, and about half do the same in English Language Arts. This shows that they are doing well in both core subjects. The school encourages families to get involved and students to take part in both academic and non-academic activities. West Covina is in the San Gabriel Valley and has established neighborhoods and median home prices that are typical of suburban Los Angeles County. Grovecenter Elementary does well in school and has balanced results in reading and math, making it one of the best elementary schools in California.

Grovecenter Elementary Contact Information

Address

775 North Lark Ellen Ave., West Covina, CA, 91791

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Phone

(626) 974-4400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
573
Total Students
$113422
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1442 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Grovecenter 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: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 5.06%
Asian 14.31%
Hispanic 76.61%
Black 2.79%
Two+ Races 0.87%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
5.06%
Asian
14.31%
Hispanic
76.61%
Black
2.79%
Two+ Races
0.87%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 573
50.26%
288 Female
49.74%
285 Male

Student Population

573 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

573 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Covina-Valley Unified School District put Grovecenter Elementary School on the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll. This honor is given to only about 17% of schools in California that are eligible. It recognizes the school for its academic excellence, commitment to closing achievement gaps, and speeding up student learning.

FAQ

Q1. Are there seasonal events on campus at Grovecenter Elementary?

Ans. During the school year, Grovecenter Elementary may plan activities and parties around a theme.

Q2: How does Grovecenter Elementary School honor the accomplishments of its students?

Grovecenter Elementary can honor achievements with awards ceremonies and recognition in the classroom.

Q3: What health and wellness resources does Grovecenter Elementary have?

Ans. Grovecenter Elementary may offer counseling and health services during the school day.

Q4. Can I volunteer at Grovecenter Elementary?

Ans. Grovecenter Elementary wants family members to help with school events and programs.

Q5. How does Grovecenter Elementary make sure that everyone is ready for an emergency?

Ans. Grovecenter Elementary does safety drills and follows the rules for emergencies set by the district.

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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