Very Good
#2101 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Gilbert Elementary
Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified · Garden Grove, CA
A Garden Grove Unified elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9551 Orangewood Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841
- Math 55% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilbert 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$81,975
Median home value
$766,400
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O C Kids PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Esther L. WalterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Padre Pio AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Brookhurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #36 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
Gilbert Elementary is listed in Garden Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Elementary
Gilbert Elementary is a public elementary school in Garden Grove, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,101 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Elementary
What grades does Gilbert Elementary serve?
Gilbert Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary?
Gilbert Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert 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 Gilbert Elementary rank in CA?
Gilbert Elementary ranks #2,101 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gilbert Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Gilbert Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gilbert Elementary a charter school?
No, Gilbert Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Elementary?
79.9% of students at Gilbert 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
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6318
- Area population (ZIP 92841)
- 33,514
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
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 92841; 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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