At a glance
Reported students
633
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Gardenhill Elementary: 633 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
24.6:1 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
- 627
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Gardenhill Elementary
Gardenhill Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in La Mirada. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified. NCES reports 633 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.6:1, close to 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 (64.1%) and Asian (11.4%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.3%. 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 Gardenhill Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.7 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
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White11.1%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black3.6%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.6%
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 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Dolland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
586 reported students
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Escalona Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
424 reported students
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
406 reported students
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Public schools near Gardenhill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Road Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 246 | 0.7 mi |
| Los Altos Elementary Elementary · South Whittier Elementary | KG–06 | 457 | 0.8 mi |
| La Colima Elementary Elementary · East Whittier City Elementary | KG–05 | 378 | 1.2 mi |
| La Pluma Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 284 | 1.3 mi |
| Escalona Elementary Elementary · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | KG–05 | 424 | 1.4 mi |
| Loma Vista Elementary Elementary · South Whittier Elementary | KG–06 | 379 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gardenhill Elementary
What grades does Gardenhill Elementary serve?
Gardenhill Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified.
How many students attend Gardenhill Elementary?
Gardenhill Elementary reported 633 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 627 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gardenhill Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.6:1, based on 633 students and 25.7 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 Gardenhill Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gardenhill Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwalk-La Mirada Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gardenhill Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.9% 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 Gardenhill Elementary in?
Gardenhill Elementary is part of Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, based in Norwalk, CA, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gardenhill Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Foster Road Elementary (0.7 mi), Los Altos Elementary (0.8 mi), La Colima Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.