James Monroe Elementary vs Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km 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
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary
Fountain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley, California | Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1892 of 5,693 | #2938 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25092 of 50,301 | #35590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 555 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 34.5).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 84%).
- •Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.2).
- •James Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 555 students compared with 400.
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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 34.5 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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 555. Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary is 1892nd of 5,693 and Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary is 2938th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).