Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School

17340 Santa Suzanne St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Math Proficiency
: 84%
Reading Proficiency
: 78%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

84%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

78%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tamura (Hisamatsu) 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

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

52%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

17%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

25%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Fountain Valley Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School often compared to?

Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Courreges (Roch) Elementary School, Ethan B. Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School?

524 students attend Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School?

Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School offer ?

Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School part of?

Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Math Proficiency
: 84%
Reading Proficiency
: 78%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education