James Monroe Elementary School

16225 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 60-69%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

James Monroe Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
553 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
60-69%
40%
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(18-19)
50-54%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart display the diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Monroe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are James Monroe Elementary School often compared to?
James Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
553 students attend James Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of James Monroe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Monroe Elementary School offer ?
James Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School part of?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 60-69%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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