- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden Grove, CA
C. C. Violette Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C. C. Violette Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001884
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. C. Violette Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #19 of 35
- elementary schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
C. C. Violette Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. C. Violette Elementary ranks #19 of 35 elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
C. C. Violette Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061488001884 · Garden Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 20.8:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
C. C. Violette Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
C. C. Violette 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 271
C. C. Violette Elementary
271 students
What this shows C. C. Violette Elementary reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. C. Violette Elementary compares
C. C. Violette 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.1%
Asian 15.5%
White 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, C. C. Violette 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 C. C. Violette Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. C. Violette 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about C. C. Violette Elementary
How many students attend C. C. Violette Elementary?
C. C. Violette Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. C. Violette Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C. C. Violette Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. C. Violette Elementary?
82.3% of students at C. C. Violette Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. C. Violette Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C. C. Violette Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. C. Violette Elementary?
C. C. Violette Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 C. C. Violette Elementary rank among elementary schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, C. C. Violette Elementary ranks #19 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 C. C. Violette 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.