Grover Heights Elementary

770 North Eighth St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433

groverheights.luciamarschools.org/

290 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Grover Heights Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in the coastal city of Grover Beach, California. As a part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District, the school serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The campus is situated in a residential area, reflecting its role as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes academic foundational skills and character development for young learners.

The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, Grover Heights strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in school activities. Its location on North Eighth Street places it at the heart of the local community, allowing the school to maintain strong ties with families and neighbors who contribute to the overall success and spirit of the Grover Heights campus.

290

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grover Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	139
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
139 (47.9%)
White
120 (41.4%)
Two or More
24 (8.3%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Lucia Mar Unified
Phone:	(805)474-3700
Website:	http://groverheights.luciamarschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 51

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 49