Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grand Oaks Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Oaks Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Oaks Elementary School is ranked #4689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grand Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School, Shasta Lake by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School?
315 students attend Grand Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grand Oaks Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Oaks Elementary School?
Grand Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grand Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Grand Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand Oaks Elementary School part of?
Grand Oaks Elementary School is part of Gateway Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 1/13/2017
I love the way Mrs. Lewis teaches her students and they have a wonderful principal also.
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