Excellent
#1246 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Garden Park Elementary
Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified
6562 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
24.7:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
24.7:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,246 of 9,539
In Garden Grove
#18 of 51
public schools
In district
#23 of 64
Garden Grove Unified
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Garden Park Elementary
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About Garden Park Elementary
Garden Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified. Garden Park Elementary serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Garden Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Garden Park Elementary show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Garden Park Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Garden Park Elementary runs 24.7:1 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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Garden Park Elementary — Students at Garden Park Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
43.3%
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: 8.1/10.
How Garden Park Elementary Compares
See how Garden Park 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
6562 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92845
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garden Park Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Loyal Barker Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Enders Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Patton Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Garden Grove, see our Garden Grove schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Loyal Barker Elementary Garden Grove | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Enders Elementary Garden Grove | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Pacifica High Garden Grove | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Garden Grove | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Westminster | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Finley Elementary Westminster | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Fryberger Elementary Westminster | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Sequoia Elementary Westminster | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Johnson Middle Westminster | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Patton Elementary Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Montessori Greenhouse Schools, LLC Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI GREENHOUSE SCHOOL Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Schmitt Elementary Westminster | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| LITTLE LIGHT PRESCHOOL Westminster | 1.3 mi | — |
| Little Light Westminster | 1.3 mi | — |
| Eastwood Elementary Westminster | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS WORLD Westminster | 1.5 mi | — |
| HEBREW ACADEMY Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Wakeham Elementary Garden Grove | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Westminster High Westminster | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92845 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,564
Median Home Value
$882,600
Median Rent
$2,531/mo
Population
15,484
College Educated
41.7%
Homeownership
79.6%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
43.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garden Park Elementary
What grades does Garden Park Elementary serve?
Garden Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Garden Park Elementary?
Garden Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden Park Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden Park Elementary rank in CA?
Garden Park Elementary ranks #1,246 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Garden Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Garden Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Park Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Garden Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Garden Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garden Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden Park Elementary?
43.3% of students at Garden Park 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 43.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6074
Resources & Links
District
Garden Grove Unified- District Enrollment
- 37,763
- Schools in District
- 66
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,026
- District Rank
- #23 of 64
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