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Danbrook Elementary

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Danbrook Elementary ranks 2284 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

2284^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of California elementary schools

Summary

Danbrook Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 433 students in Anaheim, part of the 4-star Centralia Elementary district, known for serving a community with very high economic need.

While Danbrook's overall test scores are below its district average, the school shows important strengths, particularly in science where student proficiency exceeds both state and district averages. The school demonstrates remarkable effectiveness with specific student groups, such as English Learners and homeless students, where its performance ranks in the top tiers statewide. Furthermore, Danbrook has made impressive progress in improving student attendance, cutting its chronic absenteeism rate by nearly half in recent years to a level now better than the state average. This is a significant achievement, especially when compared to the nearby Centralia Elementary school, which has a similar student population but higher absenteeism and lower academic rankings.

Interesting comparisons within its own district highlight how neighborhood factors can influence schools. Just over a mile away, Buena Terra Elementary is a 5-star school with much higher test scores and lower economic need, showing a wide performance range even under the same district leadership. Compared to some schools in other districts with similar demographics, like Holder Elementary (Savanna district) or Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy (Magnolia district), Danbrook's academic results are somewhat lower, which may be related to its higher student-teacher ratio. Overall, Danbrook maintains a steady 3-star rating by effectively supporting its high-need student population and showing clear areas of academic success and improvement.

433

Students ?

25.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,408

Per pupil spending ?

95.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

320 Danbrook St.
Anaheim, CA 92804-2715

(714) 228-3230

District: Centralia Elementary

Students who attend Danbrook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Orangeview Junior High
High:	Western High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.7%

Asian:

7.4%

White:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2013 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the California median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Centralia Elementary's ranking

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg56%

California avg41%

2,284^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Centralia Elementary

384^th of 1,543Centralia Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	2284 of 5857	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	2732 of 5869	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	2297 of 5859	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.8	2651 of 5883	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.6	2276 of 5789	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.5	2214 of 5662	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.2	2166 of 5692	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.5	2268 of 5614	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.6	2258 of 5611	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.3	1985 of 5530	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	1896 of 5390	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	40.3	3219 of 5377	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	28.3	3978 of 5314	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	33.5	3475 of 5193	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	30.8	3522 of 5113	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.3	3088 of 5113	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	26.7	3542 of 4818	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	41.2	2649 of 4822	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	36.5	2846 of 4809	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	61.5	668 of 3162	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	501 of 3245	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.2	573 of 3311	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	327 of 3275	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	79.0	359 of 3246	88.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	2459 of 5597	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	2552 of 5612	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.9	1897 of 5609	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.6	2278 of 5635	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.2	2662 of 5492	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	2468 of 5413	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.9	1501 of 5107	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	54.9	1959 of 5107	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	1354 of 5087	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	55.7	1852 of 5084	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.5	1319 of 4963	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	1270 of 4830	73.7%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	119 of 429	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	64 of 364	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	52 of 335	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	60 of 356	83.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	1647 of 5460	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	1965 of 5517	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	1253 of 5363	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.7	1382 of 5264	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	890 of 5173	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	907 of 5084	82.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	2073 of 5628	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.5	2728 of 5643	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.7	2580 of 5638	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.6	2797 of 5663	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.8	1834 of 5510	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	1883 of 5431	65.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)79th percentile+25 vs school

Homeless (2025)72nd percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2025)71st percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)56th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy45%-4 vs state

Science44%+12 vs state

Mathematics43%+5 vs state

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by a teacher
Thursday, December 15, 2016

Danbrook is an excellent school. It is full of caring teachers who go the extra mile for the students. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)		CSA Spanish Listening (2025)		CSA Spanish Writing (2025)		CSA Spanish Reading (2025)		CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Danbrook Elementary	Public	K-6	320 Danbrook St.	Anaheim	92804	Orange County	Centralia Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 228-3230	433	17	25.4	95.8%	18 (4.2%)	4 (0.9%)	358 (82.7%)	32 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	14 (3.2%)	55.4	2284^th of 5857 public elementary schools	61.0%		47	2732^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	53.5%	448									44.2	44.2	38.6	43.1	57.1	43.4	45.2	52.3	41.7	50.0	32.9	42.6	96.0			97.0	96.0	97.0	$15,408	$2,369	$13,039
Centralia Elementary	Public	K-6	195 North Western Ave.	Anaheim	92801	Orange County	Centralia Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 228-3210	496	21	23.6	87.7%	30 (6.0%)	13 (2.6%)	400 (80.6%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.4%)	36.9	3414^th of 5857 public elementary schools	41.7%		40.1	3170^th of 5869 public elementary schools	46.0%	244	10.5	10.5	15.8	15.8	15.8	15.8	5.3	5.3	21.7	21.7	27.1	40.0	40.0	44.4	36.7	22.5	45.1	36.2	34.8	33.5	97.3				97.3		$14,988	$2,322	$12,666
Twila Reid Elementary	Public	K-6	720 South Western	Anaheim	92804	Orange County	Savanna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 236-3845	490	22	22.2	85.1%	29 (5.9%)	9 (1.8%)	325 (66.3%)	93 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	23 (4.7%)	51.7	2515^th of 5857 public elementary schools	57.1%		46.5	2762^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	52.9%	247									34.3	34.3	32.8	39.1	58.0	47.8	44.8	55.6	34.7	35.7	39.1	40.9	93.3	96.0		93.3	96.0	93.3	$19,244	$2,818	$16,426
Holder Elementary	Public	K-6	9550 Holder St.	Buena Park	90620	Orange County	Savanna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 236-3840	445	21	21.1	80.4%	37 (8.3%)	27 (6.1%)	253 (56.9%)	86 (19.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.5%)	67.1	1737^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.3%		65.7	1787^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.6%	50									31.6	31.6	47.3	54.7	53.6	63.6	54.8	58.2	57.8	45.6	41.8	51.1	88.9	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	$18,890	$2,359	$16,531
Hansen Elementary	Public	K-6	1300 South Knott	Anaheim	92804	Orange County	Savanna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 236-3835	416	18	23.0	87.5%	24 (5.8%)	16 (3.8%)	276 (66.3%)	76 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	60.9	2020^th of 5857 public elementary schools	65.5%		57	2190^th of 5869 public elementary schools	62.7%	170									40.0	40.0	37.3	49.3	57.4	59.0	50.6	37.9	40.3	52.7	51.6	45.5	91.1	94.4		92.2	94.4	94.4	$20,007	$3,031	$16,976
Lord Baden-Powell	Public	K-6	2911 Stonybrook Dr.	Anaheim	92804	Orange County	Magnolia Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 761-5442	248	14	17.7	75.8%	15 (6.0%)	11 (4.4%)	177 (71.4%)	38 (15.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	54.2	2354^th of 5857 public elementary schools	59.8%		52.1	2450^th of 5869 public elementary schools	58.3%	96									30.8	30.8	43.8	50.0	57.9	58.5	53.1	39.4	41.2	28.2	37.2	36.2	92.6			96.3	94.4		$32,440	$3,752	$28,688
San Marino Elementary	Public	K-6	6215 San Rolando Way	Buena Park	90620	Orange County	Centralia Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 228-3280	465	18	25.8	68.4%	50 (10.8%)	12 (2.6%)	263 (56.6%)	112 (24.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.9%)	53.6	2389^th of 5857 public elementary schools	59.2%		58.7	2117^th of 5869 public elementary schools	63.9%	272									48.3	48.3	42.9	36.8	54.2	43.8	44.1	47.7	40.0	47.5	32.6	40.9							$15,640	$2,421	$13,219
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy	Public	K-6	229 South Dale Ave.	Anaheim	92804	Orange County	Magnolia Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 527-7761	521	25	20.8	80.8%	31 (6.0%)	25 (4.8%)	386 (74.1%)	64 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	8 (1.5%)	66.5	1766^th of 5857 public elementary schools	69.8%		64.2	1867^th of 5869 public elementary schools	68.2%	101									37.8	37.8	55.9	40.0	57.3	80.6	58.5	64.3	32.8	36.1	63.2	48.6	93.1			94.4	95.8	97.2	$22,468	$2,999	$19,469
Buena Terra Elementary	Public	K-6	8299 Holder St.	Buena Park	90620	Orange County	Centralia Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 228-3220	627	24	26.1	56.0%	105 (16.7%)	13 (2.1%)	242 (38.6%)	214 (34.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	47 (7.5%)	93.2	460^th of 5857 public elementary schools	92.1%		94.3	408^th of 5869 public elementary schools	93.0%	52									57.0	57.0	62.9	82.8	82.8	72.1	74.7	75.3	81.3	76.3	76.7	77.1	96.7						$14,359	$1,924	$12,435
Cerritos Elementary	Public	K-6	3731 Cerritos	Anaheim	92804	Orange County	Savanna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 236-3830	368	17	21.6	72.0%	65 (17.7%)	10 (2.7%)	184 (50.0%)	78 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	28 (7.6%)	59.3	2099^th of 5857 public elementary schools	64.2%		63.4	1911^th of 5869 public elementary schools	67.4%	188									31.5	31.5	46.9	53.9	40.7	58.7	49.5	63.3	51.3	37.0	37.0	46.8	92.7		96.4	96.4		96.4	$20,688	$2,517	$18,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Danbrook Elementary

How many students attend Danbrook Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 433 students attended Danbrook Elementary.

What district is Danbrook Elementary in?

Centralia Elementary

What schools do graduates of Danbrook Elementary attend?

Students who attend Danbrook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orangeview Junior High
High : Western High

What is the racial makeup of Danbrook Elementary?

Students at Danbrook Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Danbrook Elementary a good school?

Danbrook Elementary ranks 2284^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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