At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Garden Park Elementary: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
24.8:1 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
- 236
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
What the reported data says about Garden Park Elementary
Garden Park 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 248 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.8:1, 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 (37.1%) and White (26.6%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. 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 Garden Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 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
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.6%
- Hispanic37.1%
- Black0.4%
- Asian24.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.7%
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.
Linton T. Simmons Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
247 reported students
Louis G. Zeyen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
230 reported students
C. C. Violette Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
271 reported students
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
278 reported students
Rosita Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
305 reported students
Wakeham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
307 reported students
Public schools near Garden Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Barker Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 444 | 0.3 mi |
| Enders Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 400 | 0.4 mi |
| Fay E. Fryberger Elementary Elementary · Westminster | KG–05 | 319 | 0.7 mi |
| Finley Elementary Elementary · Westminster | KG–05 | 316 | 0.8 mi |
| Sequoia Academy Gate Magnet Elementary Elementary · Westminster | KG–06 | 440 | 0.8 mi |
| Patton Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 904 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garden Park Elementary
What grades does Garden Park Elementary serve?
Garden Park 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 Garden Park Elementary?
Garden Park Elementary reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 236 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garden Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.8:1, based on 248 students and 10 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 Garden Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garden Park 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 Garden Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.5% 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 Garden Park Elementary in?
Garden Park 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 Garden Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Loyal Barker Elementary (0.3 mi), Enders Elementary (0.4 mi), Fay E. Fryberger Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.