Very Good
#3401 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary
Elementary School · ABC Unified
22215 Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,401 of 9,539
In Hawaiian Gardens
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#23 of 30
ABC Unified
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary
Elementary School in Hawaiian Gardens · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, part of ABC Unified. Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary serves approximately 296 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,401 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary — Students at Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.3%
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: 6.9/10.
How Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary Compares
See how Furgeson (venn W.) 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
22215 Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Newcomb Academy (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Long Beach), which scores notably higher. Another option is Margaret Landell Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cypress), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hawaiian Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hawaiian Gardens, see our Hawaiian Gardens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fedde (Pharis F.) Middle Hawaiian Gardens | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Hawaiian Elementary Hawaiian Gardens | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Newcomb Academy Long Beach | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Aloha Elementary Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Melbourne (Ella P.) Elementary Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Lexington Junior High Cypress | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Artesia High Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Willow Elementary Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Palms Elementary Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Helen Keller Middle Long Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Oak Middle Los Alamitos | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Ernest S. McBride Sr. High Long Beach | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary Cypress | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Margaret Landell Elementary Cypress | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle Cerritos | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Los Alamitos Elementary Los Alamitos | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| MIRACLE LAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Cypress | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90716 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,235
Median Home Value
$525,100
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
Population
13,743
College Educated
16.8%
Homeownership
45%
Avg Commute
27.3 min
Poverty Rate
18%
Median Age
33.9
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| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 7.0 |
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| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA | 7.0 |
| Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA | 7.0 |
| Bridge Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.0 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange, CA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary
What grades does Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary serve?
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary?
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary rank in CA?
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary ranks #3,401 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Furgeson (venn W.) Elementary?
96.3% of students at Furgeson (venn W.) 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (562) 229-7855
Resources & Links
District
ABC Unified- District Enrollment
- 18,081
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,234
- District Rank
- #23 of 30
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