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Anaheim Elementary: Anaheim Elementary schools score 9.2 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 3.7 points.

Below Average2024–25 data25 schools · avg 35.6/100

Anaheim Elementary has 25 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 35.6/100 — 9.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Vibrant Minds Charter at 69/100, where 32.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,893 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.8
19.9 – 68.7
Avg Exceeded %
11.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
25
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 25 ranked

Anaheim Elementary's elementary schools average 35.6/100 — 9.2 points below the state average with a −3.7pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Anaheim Elementary has 25 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 35.6/100 — 9.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -3.7pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 48.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 21.1%, 3.1pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Vibrant Minds Charter leads the district at 69 with 32.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Anaheim Elementary

3 On the Rise1 Growth Engine1 Culture First20 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Anaheim Elementary are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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
83.6%
White
4.1%
Asian
4.7%
Black
1.5%
Other
6.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
72%
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
2.24
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Anaheim Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (25)

Anaheim Elementary has 25 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6 — 9.2 points below the state average of 44.8.

Growth averages -3.7pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Vibrant Minds Charter with a Scope Score of 69 and 32.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vibrant Minds Charter
Anaheim Elementary Growth Engine
32.9%Solid
69/100
2Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
45/100
3Roosevelt (Theodore) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
43/100
4Revere (Paul) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
41/100
5Barton (Clara) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
40/100
6Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
39/100
7Price (Adelaide) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Culture First
15.0%Developing
39/100
8Stoddard (Alexander J.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
16.2%Developing
39/100
9Westmont Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
39/100
10Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
38/100
11Orange Grove Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
7.5%Developing
37/100
12Loara Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
36/100
13Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
35/100
14Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
34/100
15Madison (James) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
33/100
16Henry (Patrick) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
3.4%Developing
33/100
17Marshall (John) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
32/100
18Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
31/100
19Guinn (James M.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
6.6%Developing
31/100
20Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
29/100
21Mann (Horace) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
29/100
22Olive Street Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
28/100
23Palm Lane Global Academy
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
5.7%Needs Support
26/100
24Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
25/100
25Ponderosa Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
20/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 25 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Anaheim Elementary a good school district?
Anaheim Elementary has 25 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6/100, which is 9.2 points below the state average. 11.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 Vibrant Minds Charter with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 32.9% 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.