James Monroe Elementary
Fountain Valley, CA · Garden Grove Unified · Grades K-6
1,965th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
James Monroe Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary 1,965th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2022 to 65th in 2025.
James Monroe Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 255 students tested
James Monroe Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 560 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.5% | 87.7% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 5.2% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 3.4% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near James Monroe Elementary
Typical home value $1.40M in zip 92708 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Monroe Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Newhope ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.3 mi away3,055th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 7Mamie L. Northcutt ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.7 mi away2,013th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 46% - 5Heritage ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.9 mi away3,217th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 2Edward Russell ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away4,602nd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 22% - 9Thomas Paine ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away650th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 69% - 3Andrew Jackson ElementarySanta Ana Unified · 1.1 mi away4,112th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 27% - 9Susan B. Anthony ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.5 mi away804th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 66% - 9Cox (James H.) ElementaryFountain Valley Elementary · 1.6 mi away712th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 71%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Monroe Elementary in?
James Monroe Elementary is part of the Garden Grove Unified district in Fountain Valley, California.
Is James Monroe Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary 1,965th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Monroe Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, White 5%, Asian 3%, Two or more races 3% (560 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Monroe Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92708 is $1.40M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.