Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary

531 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary School, located in Anaheim, California, is a public school within the Anaheim Elementary School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a foundational education from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. It is recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Gauer Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community involvement. The school offers various programs designed to support the diverse needs of its students, including English Language Development (ELD) support and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on a safe and welcoming campus culture, Gauer strives to build strong partnerships between families, staff, and students to create a holistic educational experience in the heart of Anaheim.

531

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	439
Black	12
Asian	36
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
439 (82.7 %)
Asian
36 (6.8 %)
White
28 (5.3 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Elementary
Phone:	(714)517-8908
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 71