Grand Terrace Elementary

12066 Vivienda Ave.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313

650 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Grand Terrace Elementary, located in the city of Grand Terrace, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By integrating a standard-based curriculum with opportunities for enrichment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Grand Terrace Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and building a collaborative partnership between families and faculty. The school actively encourages parental engagement and maintains a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, campus resources, and a focus on character development, the school remains a vital pillar in the local Grand Terrace community.

650

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Terrace Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	518
Black	61
Asian	11
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
518 (79.7 %)
Black
61 (9.4 %)
White
53 (8.2 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5032
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 101

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 86