James Monroe Elementary

16225 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

monroe.ggusd.us

568 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

568

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	496
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
496 (87.3 %)
White
31 (5.5 %)
Asian
19 (3.3 %)
Two or More
18 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6264
Website:	http://monroe.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 92