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Wakeham Elementary

7772 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92841

About Wakeham Elementary

Wakeham Elementary, which is located at 12402 Wakeham Place in Garden Grove, California, has 460 students in grades K–6.The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. The percentage of students who are good at math is 54%, and the percentage who are good at reading is 61%. There are 49% girls and 51% boys in the student body. The school environment is focused on student health and academic success. Innovation labs are used to give students real-world learning opportunities. The campus is safe because there are gates and visitors have to sign in. Faculty members put a lot of value on creating a culture that values every student's contribution. The price of homes in the area ranges from $735,000 to $980,000. Parents like how dedicated the school is to safety and academic success. This site wants to be one of the best elementary schools in Garden Grove, California. Families think that the staff at the school really cares about helping students do well. People praise the administration for being open and honest with their communication.

Wakeham Elementary Contact Information

Address

7772 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92841

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Phone

(714) 663-6407

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 37% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
280
Total Students
$126762
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1723 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wakeham 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 - 2:30 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 1.43%
Asian 21.43%
Hispanic 72.5%
Black 1.07%
Two+ Races 3.21%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.43%
Asian
21.43%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
1.07%
Two+ Races
3.21%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 280
48.93%
137 Female
51.07%
143 Male

Student Population

280 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wakeham Elementary received the 2024–2025 Gold PBIS Implementation Award for its excellence in fostering student engagement and social-emotional well-being. The school continues to be a high-achieving site, contributing to the district's top-tier 2026 state rankings.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of recognition did Wakeham Elementary get from the state in 2025?

Ans. Wakeham Elementary won the 2025 California Distinguished School award because it cares about its students' well-being and academic success.

Q2. What does the "Wildcat" core value at Wakeham Elementary mean for 2026?

Ans. The core values of the 2026 Wakeham Elementary Wildcat are to keep going, show respect, and help others in the school community.

Q3: What does Wakeham Elementary do with its "Innovation Lab" in 2026?

Ans. Students can design and build prototypes in the 2026 Wakeham Innovation Lab, which is used for hands-on STEAM projects.

Q4. Is there a student safety patrol at Wakeham Elementary in 2026?

Ans. Yes, fifth and sixth graders at Wakeham Elementary can be on the 2026 Safety Patrol to help with traffic on campus.

Q5. What nutrition programs are offered at Wakeham Elementary in 2026?

Ans. Wakeham Elementary is part of the 2026 federal school lunch program, which gives all students healthy, balanced meals every day.

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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