Gardenhill Elementary

14607 E. Gardenhill Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638

www.gardenhill.org

656 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gardenhill Elementary School, located in the suburban community of La Mirada, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes student growth, academic achievement, and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while incorporating technology and enrichment opportunities. Gardenhill takes pride in maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Gardenhill Elementary serves as a central hub for academic excellence and student engagement within the La Mirada area.

656

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardenhill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	416
Black	17
Asian	78
Two or More	68
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
416 (63.4 %)
Asian
78 (11.9 %)
White
75 (11.4 %)
Two or More
68 (10.4 %)
Black
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-2840
Website:	http://www.gardenhill.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 119

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 113