At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
27:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.7:1
What the reported data says about Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Garden Grove. It is one of 66 current school records connected to Garden Grove Unified. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.3%) and Asian (32.5%). English learners represent 28.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 27:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic57.3%
- Black0.3%
- Asian32.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden Grove Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
A. G. Cook Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
345 reported students
Post Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
338 reported students
Woodbury Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
337 reported students
Newhope Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
334 reported students
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
332 reported students
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
376 reported students
Public schools near Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel M. Evans Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 410 | 0.5 mi |
| Linton T. Simmons Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 247 | 0.8 mi |
| Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 325 | 0.8 mi |
| C. C. Violette Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 271 | 1 mi |
| Faylane Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 466 | 1 mi |
| Ocia A. Peters Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 893 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary
What grades does Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary serve?
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garden Grove Unified.
How many students attend Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary?
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 318 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 27:1, based on 354 students and 13.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden Grove Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary in?
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary is part of Garden Grove Unified, based in Garden Grove, CA, which operates 66 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ethel M. Evans Elementary (0.5 mi), Linton T. Simmons Elementary (0.8 mi), Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.