Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Clinton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clinton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Clinton Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Clinton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4042 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%

Hispanic
85%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
1%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton Elementary School's ranking?
Clinton Elementary School is ranked #4042 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clinton Elementary School often compared to?
Clinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
453 students attend Clinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clinton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clinton Elementary School offer ?
Clinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Clinton Elementary School part of?
Clinton Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2012
My daugher goes to school for preschool here and she loves it and I love it. Very satisfied.
Review Clinton Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

School-to-Prison Pipeline Persists Despite Local, State and National Efforts
Inadequate funding and resources for schools, harsh zero-tolerance discipline policies, police presence in public schools, and de facto segregation continue to create school environments in which poor and minority students have little chance of succeeding. The result is a continuation of the school-to-prison pipeline that has been commonplace in the American education system for decades, despite federal, state and local efforts to curb the problem.

How the Arts Benefit Your Children Academically and Behaviorally
Often underfunded in the past, the arts are gaining a resurgence in support as research shows benefits for children academically, along with improvements in behavior and attendance.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.