B+
Above Average
82/100

Thomas Paine Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 15792 Ward St., Garden Grove, CA 92843
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 85th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
429
Students
enrolled
22.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%85/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.27 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +28 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (+21 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+29 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic57%47%reading +18 pts, math +19 pts86th percentile (list)
Asian77%82%reading +3 pts, math +12 pts71st percentile (list)
Low-income62%57%reading +24 pts, math +29 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15792 Ward St.
City Garden Grove
ZIP Code 92843
District 0614880
NCES School ID 061488001869
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92843

Understanding the community around Thomas Paine Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,147
Per Capita Income $25,947
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%
High School or Higher 68.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $630,100
Median Rent $1,800
Owner-Occupied 48.5%
Renter-Occupied 51.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thomas Paine Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 55.7%
Hispanic/Latino 37.1%
Two or More Races 4.7%
White 1.2%
Black 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 429
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thomas Paine Elementary?
Thomas Paine Elementary has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thomas Paine Elementary?
Thomas Paine Elementary has 429 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.0:1.
What grades does Thomas Paine Elementary serve?
Thomas Paine Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thomas Paine Elementary receive per student?
Thomas Paine Elementary receives $18,600 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thomas Paine Elementary in 92843 ▼
Avg Home Value
$980,307
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,885
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
51.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026