College and Career Preparatory Academy vs James Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College and Career Preparatory Academy
Fountain Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
168 students
James Monroe Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
| Measure | College and Career Preparatory Academy Fountain Valley, California | James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,343 | #1892 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16724 of 16,910 | #25092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 168 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 64.5% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 8.1).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 5%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 96.4%).
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.2).
- •James Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 555 students compared with 168.
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy is a charter school while James Monroe Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is College and Career Preparatory Academy better than James Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 8.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are College and Career Preparatory Academy and James Monroe Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career Preparatory Academy: 168. James Monroe Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career Preparatory Academy and James Monroe Elementary rank in California?
College and Career Preparatory Academy is 1334th of 1,343 and James Monroe Elementary is 1892nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).