Winter Gardens Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winter Gardens Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Winter Gardens Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School?
306 students attend Winter Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Winter Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Gardens Elementary School?
Winter Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Winter Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Winter Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Winter Gardens Elementary School part of?
Winter Gardens Elementary School is part of Lakeside Union Elementary School District.
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