- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden Grove, CA
Linton T. Simmons Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linton T. Simmons Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488007588
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linton T. Simmons Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #27 of 35
- elementary schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Linton T. Simmons Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linton T. Simmons Elementary ranks #27 of 35 elementary schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488007588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Linton T. Simmons Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061488007588 · Garden Grove, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 19:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Linton T. Simmons Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Linton T. Simmons 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 247
Linton T. Simmons Elementary
247 students
What this shows Linton T. Simmons Elementary reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linton T. Simmons Elementary compares
Linton T. Simmons Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.5%
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Linton T. Simmons 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 Linton T. Simmons 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linton T. Simmons 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linton T. Simmons Elementary
How many students attend Linton T. Simmons Elementary?
Linton T. Simmons Elementary has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton T. Simmons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linton T. Simmons Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Linton T. Simmons Elementary?
85.2% of students at Linton T. Simmons Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linton T. Simmons Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linton T. Simmons Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linton T. Simmons Elementary?
Linton T. Simmons Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Linton T. Simmons Elementary rank among elementary schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Linton T. Simmons Elementary ranks #27 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 Linton T. Simmons 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.