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#7010 of 9,539 schools in CA
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2450 West Alton, Santa Ana, CA 92704
- Math 43% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jim Thorpe Fundamental score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jim Thorpe Fundamental sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,249
Median home value
$641,600
Median rent
$2,147/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| Mcfadden Institute of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter - San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| California Pacific Charter- Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #31 of 51
- District spending per student
- $22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,010 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim Thorpe Fundamental
What grades does Jim Thorpe Fundamental serve?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Fundamental is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jim Thorpe Fundamental rank in CA?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental ranks #7,010 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jim Thorpe Fundamental's MySchoolScout rating?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim Thorpe Fundamental has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jim Thorpe Fundamental a charter school?
No, Jim Thorpe Fundamental is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jim Thorpe Fundamental a Title I school?
No, Jim Thorpe Fundamental is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
61.3% of students at Jim Thorpe Fundamental qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (714) 430-5800
- Area population (ZIP 92704)
- 80,408
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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