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Anaheim Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data23 schools · avg 32.7/100

Anaheim Elementary has 23 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 11.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary at 46/100, where 25.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,893 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.5
19.1 – 45.6
Avg Exceeded %
10.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
23
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 26.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.6%, 2.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary leads the district at 46 with 25.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Anaheim Elementary

3 On the Rise1 Culture First19 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Anaheim Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
83.8%
White
4.1%
Asian
5.2%
Black
1.2%
Other
5.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
80%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Anaheim Elementary spends $15,893 per student in current expenditures — $1,078 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,893
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
15,612
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 33.4%
$11,915 → $15,893
Spending Efficiency
2.06
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 40%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$65,813–$132,436
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
796
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (23)

Anaheim Elementary has 23 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7 — 11.1 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -4.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 25.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
4625.5%46.6%-31.1pp15.4%0.1%
2Price (Adelaide) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Culture First
3915.0%36.1%-0.5pp13.2%0.3%
3Roosevelt (Theodore) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3912.1%29.9%-5.2pp19.7%0.2%
4Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
3816.2%38.4%+9.0pp19.0%2.2%
5Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3711.4%33.5%-10.6pp17.0%0.9%
6Revere (Paul) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3712.7%27.9%+1.6pp22.1%1.6%
7Barton (Clara) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3613.2%33.3%-16.1pp24.3%0.7%
8Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3612.6%32.7%-5.7pp21.3%0.3%
9Loara Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3512.6%29.4%-0.9pp20.4%2.1%
10Madison (James) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3514.1%37.0%-0.5pp20.9%0.3%
11Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3412.7%33.5%+0.1pp20.9%0.6%
12Westmont Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
349.3%27.4%-0.7pp23.1%0.8%
13Orange Grove Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
327.5%21.9%+4.7pp21.7%0.8%
14Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3210.9%28.9%-16.4pp17.6%0.1%
15Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
317.8%21.3%+0.4pp21.2%0.4%
16Marshall (John) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
318.7%27.0%-7.0pp17.4%1.1%
17Mann (Horace) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
297.8%28.1%-5.5pp22.4%1.0%
18Henry (Patrick) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
283.4%19.2%-0.2pp20.6%1.1%
19Olive Street Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
286.6%23.4%+0.6pp20.6%0.5%
20Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
285.8%20.5%-8.5pp20.8%1.8%
21Guinn (James M.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
276.6%19.5%+4.6pp27.6%1.8%
22Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
232.2%12.9%-3.3pp21.0%1.8%
23Ponderosa Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
192.7%14.6%-8.1pp26.3%1.1%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Anaheim Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Anaheim Elementary a good school district?
Anaheim Elementary has 23 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7/100, which is 11.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Anaheim Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Anaheim Elementary is Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 25.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Anaheim Elementary spend per student?
Anaheim Elementary spends $15,893 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Anaheim Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Anaheim Elementary range from $65,813–$132,436 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.