Gant Elementary

656 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gant Elementary School, located in the residential community of East Long Beach, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The campus is well-regarded for its active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that strives to bridge the gap between home and classroom instruction.

In addition to its core academic focus, Gant Elementary provides a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. The school promotes a culture of high expectations, utilizing data-driven instruction to ensure that students meet grade-level standards in literacy and mathematics. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern learning resources, the school maintains a reputation as a stable, community-centered institution that values student success and long-term academic engagement.

656

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gant Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	196
Black	38
Asian	98
Two or More	91
Pacific Islander	3

White
230 (35.1 %)
Hispanic
196 (29.9 %)
Asian
98 (14.9 %)
Two or More
91 (13.9 %)
Black
38 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)430-3384
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 137

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gant Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gant Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	46.5%
Male	351	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)