Garden Gate Elementary

10500 Ann Arbor Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garden Gate Elementary, located at 10500 Ann Arbor Ave. in Cupertino, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Cupertino Union School District. Known for its strong academic focus and supportive community atmosphere, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the region, benefiting from the rigorous educational standards and high levels of parental involvement that are characteristic of the Silicon Valley area.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a well-rounded learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. Beyond its core curriculum, Garden Gate offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, the school maintains a reputation for preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, making it a desirable destination for families residing in the Cupertino community.

471

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Gate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	393
Two or More	28
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
393 (83.4%)
Two or More
28 (5.9%)
Hispanic
22 (4.7%)
White
18 (3.8%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)252-5414
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 58