Excelsior Elementary

10421 Woodbury Rd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843

excelsior.ggusd.us

436 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Excelsior Elementary is a public school located in Garden Grove, California, serving students within the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). Situated on Woodbury Road, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. As part of the GGUSD, the school follows the district's rigorous academic standards and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with opportunities for social and emotional development. By leveraging the resources provided by the Garden Grove Unified School District, Excelsior Elementary focuses on modern instructional practices and technology integration to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and resources regarding school programs through the official district website provided.

436

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excelsior Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	132
Black	2
Asian	284
Two or More	10

Asian
284 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
132 (30.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
White
8 (1.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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)663-6106
Website:	http://excelsior.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 100

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Excelsior Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Excelsior Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	49.1%
Male	222	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)