JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James Monroe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Garden Grove Unified school district, located in Fountain Valley, CA with about 278 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, James Monroe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
James Monroe Elementary is a public school located in Fountain Valley, California, operating under the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of the GGUSD, the school benefits from the district's reputation for high standards, structured curriculum, and a commitment to preparing students for long-term academic success.
The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate to create a positive learning environment. Its instructional approach often highlights literacy, mathematics, and science, supplemented by opportunities for student growth in technology and the arts. By maintaining strong communication with families and utilizing the resources provided by the Garden Grove Unified School District, James Monroe Elementary strives to equip its students with the essential skills and personal traits necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact James Monroe Elementary at (714) 663-6264 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-1703
(714) 663-6264
http://www.ggusd.us/monroe
JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fountain Valley, CA with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Garden Grove Unified
- Total Students:
- 278
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 278 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.7%
- White
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.6%
- Male
- 46.4%
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.