JIM THORPE FUNDAMENTAL

Jim Thorpe Fundamental is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 1,001 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Jim Thorpe Fundamental has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

Jim Thorpe Fundamental School, located in Santa Ana, California, is a K-5 public school that operates under the Santa Ana Unified School District’s "fundamental" educational model. This approach is designed to provide a highly structured and disciplined learning environment where academic excellence, personal responsibility, and parental involvement are emphasized. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a rigorous academic foundation while maintaining high expectations for student behavior, dress code, and attendance.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, which is a hallmark of the fundamental program. Because of this structure, parents are typically expected to play an active, ongoing role in their child’s education and school-related activities. Jim Thorpe Fundamental prioritizes creating a safe, focused atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and beyond by fostering both strong character development and steady academic progress.

For more information, contact Jim Thorpe Fundamental at (714) 430-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.