Arroyo Elementary School
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Arroyo Elementary School is a school
that is part of the Tustin Unified School District
, California
, USA. It serves grades Kindergarten
through fifth grade. Its sports teams are known as the Mustangs.
It was originally built in 1965 with expansion in later years.
from the United States Department of Education
, the highest honor that an American school can achieve.
Arroyo Elementary School was designated as a California Distinguished School
for the 2006 school year, awarded by the California State Board of Education to public schools that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs.
, 7% is Asian
, 6% is Hispanic
, 2% is of mixed or unknown race, 1% is African-American, and 1% are Native Americans
.
Students per Grade
The teacher-student ratio is 1:23, higher than the average California ratio of 1:20. There are 24 general teachers.
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
that is part of the Tustin Unified School District
Tustin Unified School District
Tustin Unified School District was created from the 1972 voter-approved unification of the Tustin Elementary School District and the Tustin Union High School District. It is located in Tustin, a city in Orange County, California, USA. Its district territory comprises the cities of Tustin, North...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA. It serves grades Kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
through fifth grade. Its sports teams are known as the Mustangs.
It was originally built in 1965 with expansion in later years.
Awards and recognition
For the 1989-1990 school year, and the 2007-2008 school year, Arroyo Elementary School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon AwardBlue Ribbon Schools Program
The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created in 1981 to honor schools which have achieved high levels of performance or significant improvements with emphasis on schools serving disadvantaged students. The program centers around a self-assessment conducted by the...
from the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
, the highest honor that an American school can achieve.
Arroyo Elementary School was designated as a California Distinguished School
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
for the 2006 school year, awarded by the California State Board of Education to public schools that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs.
Demographics
The school has a total of 552 students as of 2008, of which 52% are male and 48% are female. 1% of them are eligible for reduced lunches. 83% of the students are CaucasianCaucasian race
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, 7% is Asian
Asian people
Asian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
, 6% is Hispanic
Hispanic
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, 2% is of mixed or unknown race, 1% is African-American, and 1% are Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
.
Students per Grade
| Grade | Number of students |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Kindergarten A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school... |
89 |
| 1 | 93 |
| 2 | 99 |
| 3 | 88 |
| 4 | 102 |
| 5 | 81 |
The teacher-student ratio is 1:23, higher than the average California ratio of 1:20. There are 24 general teachers.