- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Valley, CA
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061488001867
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 061488001867 · Fountain Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 23.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mamie L. Northcutt 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 400
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
400 students
What this shows Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary compares
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
Asian 28.0%
White 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is more 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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mamie L. Northcutt 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.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
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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
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
How many students attend Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
63.8% of students at Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary ranks #8 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 Mamie L. Northcutt 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.