Guin Foss Elementary

18492 Vanderlip Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Guin Foss Elementary School, located in the North Tustin/Santa Ana area of Orange County, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Tustin Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student success. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing strong academic foundations with a focus on character development and social-emotional growth.

Academically, Guin Foss is recognized for its commitment to high standards and personalized instruction. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. With a reputation for being a welcoming and inclusive environment, the school remains a popular choice for local families seeking a nurturing educational setting that prioritizes both achievement and a sense of belonging.

395

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guin Foss Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	258
Black	3
Asian	35
Two or More	25

Hispanic
258 (65.3%)
White
74 (18.7%)
Asian
35 (8.9%)
Two or More
25 (6.3%)
Black
3 (0.8%)

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:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)730-7552
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 79

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70