- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden Grove, CA
A. G. Cook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for A. G. Cook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001834
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. G. Cook Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 35
- elementary schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
A. G. Cook Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. G. Cook Elementary ranks #1 of 35 elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
A. G. Cook Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 061488001834 · Garden Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 23:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
A. G. Cook Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
A. G. Cook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 345
A. G. Cook Elementary
345 students
What this shows A. G. Cook Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. G. Cook Elementary compares
A. G. Cook Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 4.3%
White 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, A. G. Cook Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. G. Cook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. G. Cook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Garden Grove
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Patton Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Ocia a. Peters Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
John Murdy Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Lampson Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Gilbert Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. G. Cook Elementary
How many students attend A. G. Cook Elementary?
A. G. Cook Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. G. Cook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at A. G. Cook Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. G. Cook Elementary?
55.6% of students at A. G. Cook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. G. Cook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at A. G. Cook Elementary is Asian at 72.2% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. G. Cook Elementary?
A. G. Cook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. G. Cook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, A. G. Cook Elementary ranks #1 of 35 elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides A. G. Cook Elementary, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.