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Anderson Elementary

8902 Hewitt Pl., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

About Anderson Elementary

Anderson Elementary is located at 8902 Hewitt Place in Garden Grove, California. It has 470 students and serves grades K–6. The student-teacher ratio is 21:1. 29% of students are good at math, and 36% are good at reading. There are 53% boys and 47% girls in the school. The school prioritizes academics for students from diverse backgrounds. There is plenty of parking for staff and visitors. Students work together on group projects and research in common areas. The teachers know how to teach language in certain ways. Prices for homes in the area range from $740,000 to $1,050,000. Parents like the staff that is helpful and the resources that are available in more than one language. The school is working hard to become one of the best elementary schools in California, in Garden Grove. Parents say that the school is a very safe place for all kids. People know that the staff treats every family with a lot of respect.

Anderson Elementary Contact Information

Address

8902 Hewitt Pl., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

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Phone

(714) 894-7201

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 36% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
470
Total Students
$141841
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3222 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Anderson 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
🎓
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 - 2:20 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 4.26%
Asian 42.98%
Hispanic 48.72%
Black 0.21%
Two+ Races 2.98%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
4.26%
Asian
42.98%
Hispanic
48.72%
Black
0.21%
Two+ Races
2.98%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 470
46.81%
220 Female
53.19%
250 Male

Student Population

470 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1174 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Anderson Elementary students and staff were recognized as part of the district's high performance in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, where all local elementary sites placed in the top 40% statewide. The school continues to benefit from district-wide excellence, contributing to the Garden Grove Unified School District being named a 2025 California Honor Roll District.

FAQ

Q1. What special language services does Anderson Elementary provide for its toddler and Pre-K programs in 2026?

Ans. Anderson Elementary has programs for two-year-olds in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese to help families from different backgrounds in the area.

Q2: What prize did the Anderson Elementary curriculum and teachers just win?

Ans. Anderson Elementary School was recently given the "Premier Academics-Recent Curriculum and Instructor of the Year" award for doing a great job.

Q3. What day is the last day of school for Anderson Elementary students in 2025–2026?

Ans. On May 29, 2026, the last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year at Anderson Elementary will be.

Q4. What big social event happened at the same time as the registration for Anderson Elementary from 2025 to 2026?

Ans. Registration took place in July 2025 at Anderson Elementary School during the Ollie Dixon Back to School Parade and Picnic.

Q5: What makes Anderson Elementary's "balanced calendar" for 2026 different from regular school schedules?

Ans. Anderson Elementary has a balanced calendar for 2026, with two-week breaks in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.

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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