Excellent
#283 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Elementary School · Garden Grove Unified
16200 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
652
Student-Teacher
24.1:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
652
Student-Teacher
24.1:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#283 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#1 of 14
public schools
In district
#3 of 64
Garden Grove Unified
Academic performance
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Ethan B. Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Garden Grove Unified. Ethan B.
Allen Elementary serves approximately 652 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ethan B. Allen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ethan B. Allen Elementary show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Ethan B. Allen Elementary runs 24.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Ethan B. Allen Elementary — Students at Ethan B. Allen Elementary score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.
How Ethan B. Allen Elementary Compares
See how Ethan B. Allen Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
16200 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ethan B. Allen Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Thomas Paine Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), with a very similar rating. Another option is Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, John Murdy Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John Marshall Elementary Westminster | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Vista View Middle Fountain Valley | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Leo Carrillo Elementary Westminster | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Sarah McGarvin Intermediate Westminster | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Westminster | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| La Quinta High Westminster | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary Westminster | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Star View Elementary Westminster | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| American Elite Education Westminster | 1.4 mi | — |
| Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| OC MONTESSORI ACADEMY Westminster | 1.3 mi | — |
| oc Montessori academy Westminster | 1.3 mi | — |
| Westmont Elementary Westminster | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary Midway City | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
43.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ethan B. Allen Elementary
What grades does Ethan B. Allen Elementary serve?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethan B. Allen Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ethan B. Allen Elementary rank in CA?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary ranks #283 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ethan B. Allen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethan B. Allen Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ethan B. Allen Elementary a charter school?
No, Ethan B. Allen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethan B. Allen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ethan B. Allen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
50.2% of students at Ethan B. Allen Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (714) 663-6228
Resources & Links
District
Garden Grove Unified- District Enrollment
- 37,763
- Schools in District
- 66
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,026
- District Rank
- #3 of 64
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