Gardenside Elementary School serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gardenside Elementary School?
159 students attend Gardenside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gardenside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardenside Elementary School?
Gardenside Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gardenside Elementary School offer ?
Gardenside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Gardenside Elementary School part of?
Gardenside Elementary School is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.
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