TAMURA (HISAMATSU) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Fountain Valley Elementary school district, located in Fountain Valley, CA with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tamura Elementary School, located in the Fountain Valley School District in California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named in honor of the Tamura family, who were prominent local farmers, and it maintains a strong commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. With a focus on the "whole child," the school balances core curriculum standards with programs that emphasize character development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.
The school is well-regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent participation, which contribute to a tight-knit campus culture. Tamura Elementary emphasizes technology integration and hands-on learning to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond the classroom, the school provides various enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular clubs and activities, aimed at promoting student leadership and creativity. Overall, Tamura is recognized as a staple of the Fountain Valley community, prioritizing both student achievement and a positive, welcoming school climate.
For more information, contact Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary at (714) 375-6226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3307
(714) 375-6226
TAMURA (HISAMATSU) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fountain Valley, CA with about 584 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fountain Valley Elementary
- Total Students:
- 584
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 584 students
- Asian
- 53.6%
- White
- 26.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.