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Thomas Paine Elementary

Garden Grove Unified · Orange County · 15792 Ward Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843-5348

(714) 663-6118 · paine.ggusd.us

9/10
#813
Rank 813 out of 5,722
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #648 · 89th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #926 · 84th percentile
Science9/10 · #1014 · 82nd percentile

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School Overview

Thomas Paine Elementary is a strong academic performer tucked into the heart of Garden Grove, a city that blends suburban comfort with a rich multicultural character — think great Vietnamese and Korean food, tight-knit neighborhoods, and easy access to everything Orange County has to offer. Scoring in the upper tier for English and math, this school draws families who want solid academics without having to chase a magnet program or move to a pricier zip code. It's a great fit for parents who value community roots and consistent classroom performance in a school that quietly over-delivers for its area.

Student Demographics

230 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
122 (53%)
Hispanic
86 (37%)
Multiple Races
8 (3%)
Filipino
5 (2%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners112 (49%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged176 (77%)
Students with Disabilities46 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

428
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
20.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #797 · 87th percentile

240 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found