Growing Children Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
48%
55%
Black
50%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Growing Children Elementary School?
153 students attend Growing Children Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Growing Children Elementary School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Growing Children Elementary School offer ?
Growing Children Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Growing Children Elementary School part of?
Growing Children Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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