- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Valley, CA
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061422001635
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 061422001635 · Fountain Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 26.3:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students)
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Masuda (Kazuo)
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
768 students
- Fulton (Harry
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
753 students
- Talbert (Samue
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
690 students
- Courreges (Roc
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
631 students
- Cox (James H.)
Cox (James H.) Elementary
607 students
- This school
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
526 students
What this shows Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary compares
Tamura (Hisamatsu) 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.4%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Valley Elementary reports $14,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tamura (Hisamatsu) 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 27.9:1 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
How many students attend Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary?
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary?
23.4% of students at Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary?
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary ranks #3 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 Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Tamura (Hisamatsu) 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.