Enrollment
530
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Valley, CA
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plavan (Urbain H.) 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 061422001633
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Fountain Valley, California, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 30% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #60, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fountain Valley Elementary spends $12,548 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fountain Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ethan B. Allen Elementary (637 students): Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.9:1 vs 24.5:1).
Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students) and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students) alongside Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary compares
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 54.3%
White 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain Valley Elementary, which includes Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary.
$12,548
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 38.8%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Fountain Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
How many students attend Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
30.6% of students at Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary is Asian at 54.3% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Plavan (Urbain H.) 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.
Is Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary a good school?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary, Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students), Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students), and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (690 students). See the Fountain Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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