Serving 650 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grand Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Terrace Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Terrace Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#5826 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Terrace Elementary School is ranked #5826 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grand Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrace View Elementary School, Terrace Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grand Terrace Elementary School?
650 students attend Grand Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grand Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Terrace Elementary School?
Grand Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grand Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Grand Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Grand Terrace Elementary School part of?
Grand Terrace Elementary School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
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