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1854 Britton Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815-3231
Summary
Gant Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
79.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 273/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 272/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 657 |
| Low-Income Students | 172 (26.2%) |
| English Learners | 17 (2.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.2 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.1% to 85.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 72.8% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Gant Elementary compare within the district?
Gant Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 46 K–5 schools in Long Beach Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gant Elementary rank in California?
Gant Elementary ranks No. 273 of 4,657 in reading and No. 272 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Gant Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 46 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.3% meet the reading standard and 66.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gant Elementary compare with other schools in Long Beach?
Gant Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 39 K–5 schools in Long Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Long BeachHow does Gant Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Gant Elementary is No. 52 in reading and No. 55 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gant ElementaryThis school | 79.0% | 79.0% |
| Addams Elementary | 27.8% | 30.8% |
| Barton Elementary | 33.2% | 33.0% |
