James Monroe Elementary vs Los Amigos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 643 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
555 students
Los Amigos High
Fountain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley, California | Los Amigos High Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1892 of 5,693 | #920 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25092 of 50,301 | #13928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 1,430 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 1,430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 26% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 27.2).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 26%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 92.4%).
- •Los Amigos High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 25.2).
- •Los Amigos High is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 555.
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 James Monroe Elementary better than Los Amigos High?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 27.2 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 James Monroe Elementary and Los Amigos High?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 555. Los Amigos High: 1,430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Los Amigos High rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary is 1892nd of 5,693 and Los Amigos High is 920th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).