Excellent
#367 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Excelsior Elementary
Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified
10421 Woodbury Rd., Garden Grove, CA 92843
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
23.1:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
23.1:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#367 of 9,539
In Garden Grove
#3 of 51
public schools
In district
#4 of 64
Garden Grove Unified
Equity
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Excelsior Elementary
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About Excelsior Elementary
Excelsior Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified. Excelsior Elementary serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Excelsior Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Excelsior Elementary show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Excelsior Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Excelsior Elementary runs 23.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Excelsior Elementary — Students at Excelsior Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Excelsior Elementary Compares
See how Excelsior Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
10421 Woodbury Rd., Garden Grove, CA 92843
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Excelsior Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. A. G. Cook Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Morningside Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Post Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Westminster), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Garden Grove, see our Garden Grove schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Elementary Garden Grove | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Morningside Elementary Garden Grove | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Jordan Secondary Learning Center Garden Grove | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Olive Crest Academy - North Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | — |
| OLIVE CREST ACADEMY - NORTH Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Sunnyside Elementary Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| A. G. Cook Elementary Garden Grove | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Garden Grove | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| James Irvine Intermediate Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| St. Columban Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | — |
| Post Elementary Westminster | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Orange Crescent Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | — |
| ST COLUMBAN SCHOOL Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| ORANGE CRESCENT SCHOOL Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Woodbury Elementary Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Garden Grove High Garden Grove | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| King of Kings Christian Academy Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | — |
| KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92843 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,009
Median Home Value
$665,900
Median Rent
$1,878/mo
Population
46,553
College Educated
18.5%
Homeownership
49%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
38.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 8.9 |
| Allesandro Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.9 |
| Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Monterey Park, CA | 8.9 |
| Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Birney Elementary San Diego, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Excelsior Elementary
What grades does Excelsior Elementary serve?
Excelsior Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Excelsior Elementary?
Excelsior Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excelsior Elementary rank in CA?
Excelsior Elementary ranks #367 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Excelsior Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Excelsior Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Excelsior Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excelsior Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Excelsior Elementary a charter school?
No, Excelsior Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Excelsior Elementary a Title I school?
No, Excelsior Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excelsior Elementary?
84.9% of students at Excelsior 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6106
Resources & Links
District
Garden Grove Unified- District Enrollment
- 37,763
- Schools in District
- 66
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,026
- District Rank
- #4 of 64
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