Loyal Barker Elementary

12565 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845

barker.ggusd.us

470 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Loyal Barker Elementary is a public school located in Garden Grove, California, and is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). Situated on Springdale Street, the school serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of the GGUSD, the school benefits from the district’s established curriculum and commitment to preparing students for future success through structured instruction and consistent school-wide standards.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative culture where teachers, students, and families work together to promote student growth. In addition to core subjects like mathematics and language arts, Barker Elementary typically emphasizes the development of essential life skills and digital literacy to help students navigate an increasingly complex world. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district resources through the official school website provided by the district.

470

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loyal Barker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	121
Black	5
Asian	110
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

White
167 (35.5 %)
Hispanic
121 (25.7 %)
Asian
110 (23.4 %)
Two or More
65 (13.8 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
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:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6164
Website:	http://barker.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 79

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 54