- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Valley, CA
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ethan B. Allen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001823
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethan B. Allen Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethan B. Allen Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan B. Allen Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Ethan B. Allen Elementary grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 061488001823 · Fountain Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 24.5:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Ethan B. Allen Elementary grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ethan B. Allen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 637
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
637 students
What this shows Ethan B. Allen Elementary reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethan B. Allen Elementary compares
Ethan B. Allen Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.8%
White 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Ethan B. Allen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethan B. Allen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethan B. Allen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Fountain Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cox (James H.) Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
James Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethan B. Allen Elementary
How many students attend Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary has 637 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethan B. Allen Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
41.7% of students at Ethan B. Allen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ethan B. Allen Elementary is Asian at 77.9% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ethan B. Allen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan B. Allen Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fountain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Ethan B. Allen Elementary, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.