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#583 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 6% in state

Enders Elementary

Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified · Garden Grove, CA

A Garden Grove Unified elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12302 Springdale St., Garden Grove, CA 92845

  • Math 67% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.1 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$20,026
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Enders Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Enders Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,050/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$133,564

Median home value

$882,600

Median rent

$2,531/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Loyal Barker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–60.2 mi483Compare →
Garden Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–60.4 mi247Compare →
Patton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–60.6 mi908Compare →
Montessori Greenhouse SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–60.8 mi64Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Garden Grove Unified

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#10 of 64
District spending per student
$20,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Enders Elementary is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Enders Elementary

Enders Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Enders Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Enders Elementary School is located at 12302 Springdale Street in Garden Grove, CA, and serves the West Grove Community 1. The school's mascot is the Mustangs, and it is noted for having students who are third or fourth-generation alumni 1. The campus features one of the largest teaching gardens in the area, which is used to educate students about the environment 1. Enders hosts various community events, including Little League and softball games, as well as an annual spring carnival described as one of the most popular community events of the year 1. Academic and extracurricular offerings include the Arts Masters Program, a running and exercise program called The Mileage Club, and after-school activities such as Chess Masters, Science Lab, and Robotics 1. The school also utilizes an active student leadership team to promote spirit days and character traits 1. Recent activities mentioned include Read Across America Day celebrations, a BMX assembly, and a fourth-grade field trip to Irvine Park 1.
Sources (1)
  1. enders.ggusd.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Enders Elementary

What grades does Enders Elementary serve?

Enders Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Enders Elementary?

Enders Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Enders Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Enders Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Enders Elementary rank in CA?

Enders Elementary ranks #583 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Enders Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Enders Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Enders Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Enders Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Enders Elementary a charter school?

No, Enders Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Enders Elementary a Title I school?

No, Enders Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enders Elementary?

50.1% of students at Enders Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 92845)
15,484
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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