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Garden Grove Unified School District/Russell

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

600 South Jackson, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Visit website ↗(714) 663-6151Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 10/22/2024 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Russell Elementary Language Academy is part of the Garden Grove Unified School District and offers a Dual Language Immersion Program in Spanish and English from preschool through 6th grade. Students learn all academic content in both languages with state credentialed bilingual teachers.

Philosophy
Russell promotes a college-bound mindset, provides a supportive and caring family-like environment, and emphasizes biliteracy development. The school focuses on high academic standards, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for college and future success.
Ages served
Preschool through 6th grade
Outdoor
Outdoor Science Camp opportunity for 6th grade students; structured athletic activities during recess including soccer
Meals
Free or low-cost healthy breakfast

Programs

  • •Dual Language Immersion Program (Spanish and English)
  • •AVID College Readiness Program
  • •Latinos Unidos Club
  • •ASPIRE social-emotional counseling
  • •Choir and instrumental music programs
  • •Soccer with trained coach
  • •After-school enrichment clubs (computer coding, art, golf, dance, leadership)
  • •Free after-school tutoring
  • •Outdoor Science Camp (6th grade)
  • •Boys & Girls Club after-school program

Highlights

  • ✓Bilingual dual immersion instruction in Spanish and English with pathway to Biliteracy Award
  • ✓One-to-one access to Chromebooks and iPads for all students
  • ✓College readiness focus including UC Irvine tours for 6th graders
  • ✓Free or low-cost breakfast and Boys & Girls Club support

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