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Wakeham Elementary

Garden Grove Unified · Orange County · 7772 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841-3003

(714) 663-6407 · wakeham.ggusd.us

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6/10
#2582
Rank 2582 out of 5,722
Top 45%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2477 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2363 · 59th percentile
Science5/10 · #3311 · 41st percentile

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School Overview

Wakeham Elementary sits in the heart of Garden Grove, a city in Orange County that blends suburban stability with a rich cultural mix — particularly a strong Vietnamese-American community that gives the area a distinctive character and energy. The school performs solidly in the middle of the pack, with math and English scores hovering around the 57th-59th percentile, making it a reasonable choice for families looking for a dependable neighborhood school without the intense competition of some nearby communities. It tends to appeal to families who value consistency and community connection, and with Garden Grove's relatively affordable housing (by Orange County standards) and easy access to everything from Little Saigon to Disneyland, it's a genuinely livable corner of Southern California.

Student Demographics

158 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
110 (70%)
Asian
32 (20%)
White
5 (3%)
Multiple Races
5 (3%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners83 (53%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged139 (88%)
Students with Disabilities22 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

307
Enrollment
14.8
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
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 Programs8/10 · #1278 · 79th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found