Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grovecenter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grovecenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grovecenter Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Innovative education that inspires every student's unlimited potential.
School Rankings
Grovecenter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grovecenter Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#2502 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grovecenter Elementary School's ranking?
Grovecenter Elementary School is ranked #2502 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grovecenter Elementary School often compared to?
Grovecenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grovecenter Elementary School?
595 students attend Grovecenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Grovecenter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grovecenter Elementary School?
Grovecenter Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grovecenter Elementary School offer ?
Grovecenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grovecenter Elementary School part of?
Grovecenter Elementary School is part of Covina-Valley Unified School District.
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