Anderson Elementary

anderson.wsdk8.us

490 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Anderson Elementary School, located at 8902 Hewitt Pl. in Garden Grove, California, is a public school serving students within the Garden Grove Unified School District. It is recognized as a neighborhood-focused institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education. The school typically emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to help young students transition successfully into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Anderson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local community. The school environment generally prioritizes student development through structured classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity. By adhering to the standards and goals of the Garden Grove Unified School District, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success, focusing on both character building and the mastery of essential learning standards.

490

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	229
Black	1
Asian	225
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
229 (46.7 %)
Asian
225 (45.9 %)
White
18 (3.7 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Westminster
Phone:	(714)894-7201
Website:	http://anderson.wsdk8.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 92

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 1