At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Rosita Elementary: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
25.2:1 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
- 374
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Rosita Elementary
Rosita Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santa Ana. It is one of 66 current school records connected to Garden Grove Unified. NCES reports 305 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.2:1, 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 (68.9%) and Asian (28.9%). English learners represent 50% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. 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 Rosita Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.1 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
- 50%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White1%
- Hispanic68.9%
- Black0%
- Asian28.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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.
Wakeham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
307 reported students
John Marshall Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
323 reported students
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
325 reported students
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
332 reported students
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
278 reported students
Newhope Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
334 reported students
Public schools near Rosita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. F. Hazard Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 383 | 0.4 mi |
| Woodbury Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 337 | 0.7 mi |
| Heritage Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 376 | 0.8 mi |
| Morningside Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 416 | 0.8 mi |
| Post Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 338 | 0.9 mi |
| Excelsior Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 426 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rosita Elementary
What grades does Rosita Elementary serve?
Rosita 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 Rosita Elementary?
Rosita Elementary reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 374 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rosita Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.2:1, based on 305 students and 12.1 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 Rosita Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rosita 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 Rosita Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.5% 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 Rosita Elementary in?
Rosita 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 Rosita Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R. F. Hazard Elementary (0.4 mi), Woodbury Elementary (0.7 mi), Heritage Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.