Fountain Valley Elementary

Fountain Valley, California — 10 schools

5,976
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$16,803
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fountain Valley Elementary operates 10 public schools serving 5,976 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,010 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,803 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.4% local, 38.8% state, and 5.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $82,803 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #1319 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 737:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.8% Asian, 31.5% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Fountain Valley Elementary student-counselor ratio is 737:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fountain Valley Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Fountain Valley Elementary is typically wider than the Fountain Valley Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.8%
Federal
38.8%
State
55.4%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
1319 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,803
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Fountain Valley Elementary.

White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 36.8%
Multiracial 11.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

737:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fountain Valley Elementary

School Enrollment
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
768
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
753
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
690
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
631
Cox (James H.) Elementary
607
Newland (William T.) Elementary
531
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
530
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
526
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
504
Gisler (Robert) Elementary
470

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fountain Valley Elementary?

Fountain Valley Elementary has 10 schools, including 3 middle, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,976 students.

How much does Fountain Valley Elementary spend per student?

Fountain Valley Elementary spends $16,803 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #1319 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Fountain Valley Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Fountain Valley Elementary is $82,803 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fountain Valley Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Fountain Valley Elementary?

Fountain Valley Elementary students are 36.8% Asian, 31.5% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fountain Valley Elementary?

Fountain Valley Elementary has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #1319 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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