Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grand Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Island Elementary School's student population of 51 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Island 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 Island Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4378 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
88%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Island Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Island Elementary School is ranked #4378 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Island Elementary School?
51 students attend Grand Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grand Island Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Island Elementary School?
Grand Island Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grand Island Elementary School offer ?
Grand Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Grand Island Elementary School part of?
Grand Island Elementary School is part of Pierce Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
JJH No School/Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
JJH No School/Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
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