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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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
46/100
2Price (Adelaide) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Culture First
15.0%Developing
39/100
3Roosevelt (Theodore) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
39/100
4Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
16.2%Developing
38/100
5Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
37/100
6Revere (Paul) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
37/100
7Barton (Clara) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
36/100
8Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
36/100
9Loara Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
35/100
10Madison (James) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
35/100
11Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
34/100
12Westmont Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
34/100
13Orange Grove Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
7.5%Developing
32/100
14Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
32/100
15Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
31/100
16Marshall (John) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
31/100
17Mann (Horace) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
29/100
18Henry (Patrick) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
28/100
19Olive Street Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
28/100
20Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
28/100
21Guinn (James M.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
6.6%Needs Support
27/100
22Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
23/100
23Ponderosa Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
19/100

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.