How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Excelsior Elementary | Pacifica High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garden Grove, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 426 | 1,634 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.6:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.8% | 42.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Excelsior Elementary | Pacifica High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,600 | $18,600 |
| District | Garden Grove Unified | Garden Grove Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Excelsior Elementary | Pacifica High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 26.2% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.2% | 36.2% |
| Asian | 61.0% | 30.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Excelsior Elementary | Pacifica High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 272.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.7% | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.