CaliforniaSchoolsJames Monroe Elementary

James Monroe Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 06
Fountain Valley, California · Garden Grove Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students555
Student:Teacher25.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch69%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
555
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
69%+4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

James Monroe Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Fountain Valley, California. The school enrolls 555 students. It is part of the Garden Grove Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.2:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictGarden Grove Unified
County6059
CityFountain Valley
ZIP92708
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061488001863

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment555
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino86.0%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races4.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
86.0%
Black
4.5%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %69%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)