Fountain Valley Elementary School District
School District · Fountain Valley, California
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,357
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,357
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Evaluating Fountain Valley Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fountain Valley Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Masuda (kazuo) Middle
Fountain Valley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plavan (urbain H.) Elementary
Fountain Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle
Huntington Beach · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#52 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,357
$3,290 vs California median
District size
6,036 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Fountain Valley Elementary ranks #52 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fountain Valley Elementary's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Masuda (kazuo) Middle (8.8/10), Plavan (urbain H.) Elementary (8.5/10), and Talbert (samuel E.) Middle (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fountain Valley Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fountain Valley Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fountain Valley Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masuda (kazuo) Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Plavan (urbain H.) Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Talbert (samuel E.) Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Courreges (roch) Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Newland (william T.) Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Fulton (harry C.) Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Cox (james H.) Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Gisler (robert) Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Oka (isojiro) Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fountain Valley Elementary
Fountain Valley Elementary is a Fountain Valley, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,036 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1. The district invests $14,357 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Fountain Valley Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Masuda (kazuo) Middle, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Fountain Valley Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 74.0% and ELA proficiency of 75.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Fountain Valley Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fountain Valley Elementary with test data.
Schools in Fountain Valley Elementary
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Fountain Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 6,036
- Teachers (FTE)
- 253
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Fountain Valley Elementary has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fountain Valley Elementary?
The average composite rating for Fountain Valley Elementary is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Fountain Valley Elementary spends $14,357 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fountain Valley Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fountain Valley Elementary is 23.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Masuda (kazuo) Middle is the highest-rated school in Fountain Valley Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Across schools in Fountain Valley Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fountain Valley Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Fountain Valley Elementary has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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