Very Good
#1726 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary
Elementary School · Fountain Valley Elementary
17340 Santa Suzanne St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher
25.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher
25.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,726 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#7 of 14
public schools
In district
#6 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary
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About Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary is a public elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary serves approximately 518 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,726 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 8.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary runs 25.9:1 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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Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary — Students at Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 8.4/10.
How Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary Compares
See how Tamura (hisamatsu) 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
17340 Santa Suzanne St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ethan B. Allen Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Courreges (Roch) Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Lake View Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Westmont Elementary Westminster | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Vista View Middle Fountain Valley | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Oak View Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Sycamore Creek Community Charter Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Ethan B. Allen Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| John Marshall Elementary Westminster | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Star View Elementary Westminster | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Coast High Huntington Beach | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Ocean View High Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| OC MONTESSORI ACADEMY Westminster | 1.8 mi | — |
| oc Montessori academy Westminster | 1.9 mi | — |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
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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| School | Rating |
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| Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier, CA | 7.9 |
| Agnes M. Baptist Elementary Modesto, CA | 7.9 |
| Alianza Charter Watsonville, CA | 7.9 |
| Bagby Elementary San Jose, CA | 7.9 |
| Banyan Elementary Alta Loma, CA | 7.9 |
| Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon, CA | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary
What grades does Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary serve?
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary?
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary rank in CA?
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary ranks #1,726 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary a charter school?
No, Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tamura (hisamatsu) Elementary?
25.9% of students at Tamura (hisamatsu) 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 25.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (714) 375-6226
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #6 of 10
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