What grades does Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary serve?

Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Garden Grove area.

Where is Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary located?

Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary is a urban school in Garden Grove, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary is 23.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Garden Grove, CA?

Schools in Garden Grove include Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Garden Grove area.

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Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary?

Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary currently enrolls 466 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.

Primary|Garden Grove, California|Garden Grove Unified

Garden Grove, CA 92841

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Oct

Fri

Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Non-student DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Non-student DayEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

466

Student:Teacher

23.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Garden Grove Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

85.8%

Phone

(714)663-6255

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<=20%

Math Proficiency

<=20%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

8 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1

Near average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,140

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.80000001

Nurses

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,026

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,609

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,944

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 60%Local 27%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

13.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,432

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,065

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,596 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,158 (23%)

Autism

1,070 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

754 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

222 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

86 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

447

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Student Holiday

Student Holiday - Garden Grove Unified School District

Holiday

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Non-student Day

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Garden Grove Unified. Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Student Holiday - Garden Grove Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Non-student DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Non-student DayDistrict-wide No School - Garden Grove Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Lincoln's BirthdayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—