Leo Carrillo Elementary

carrillo.ggusd.us

514 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Leo Carrillo Elementary School is a public school located in Westminster, California, and is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school serves students in grades TK through 6 and is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging the resources of the well-regarded Garden Grove district, Carrillo Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that aligns with state standards and promotes foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Leo Carrillo Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds feel welcomed and supported. With a dedicated staff and a range of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative learning space that helps students develop the social-emotional tools necessary for lifelong learning.

514

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leo Carrillo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	298
Black	2
Asian	150
Two or More	15

Hispanic
298 (58.0 %)
Asian
150 (29.2 %)
White
49 (9.5 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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)663-6230
Website:	http://carrillo.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 83

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 1