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Loyal Barker Elementary School

12565 Springdale St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Loyal Barker Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Loyal Barker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Loyal Barker Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Lions

School Rankings

Loyal Barker Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loyal Barker Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#342 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
72%
34%
85%
47%
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loyal Barker Elementary School's ranking?
Loyal Barker Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Loyal Barker Elementary School often compared to?
Loyal Barker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enders Elementary School, Patton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Loyal Barker Elementary School?
483 students attend Loyal Barker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Loyal Barker Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loyal Barker Elementary School?
Loyal Barker Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Loyal Barker Elementary School offer ?
Loyal Barker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Loyal Barker Elementary School part of?
Loyal Barker Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Loyal Barker Elementary School located?
Loyal Barker Elementary School is located in the West Garden Grove neighborhood of Garden Grove, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in West Garden Grove.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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