At a glance
Reported students
637
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Ethan B. Allen Elementary: 637 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
24.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 619
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.8:1
What the reported data says about Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Ethan B. Allen Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Fountain Valley. It is one of 66 current school records connected to Garden Grove Unified. NCES reports 637 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (77.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). English learners represent 15.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ethan B. Allen Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic10%
- Black0%
- Asian77.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden Grove Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Murdy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
689 reported students
Bryant Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
571 reported students
James Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
555 reported students
Gilbert Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
515 reported students
Leo Carrillo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
508 reported students
Riverdale Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
501 reported students
Public schools near Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 323 | 0.3 mi |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Elementary · Fountain Valley Elementary | KG–05 | 530 | 0.8 mi |
| Leo Carrillo Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 508 | 0.9 mi |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 428 | 1.1 mi |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary Elementary · Garden Grove Unified | KG–06 | 332 | 1.1 mi |
| Star View Elementary Elementary · Ocean View | KG–05 | 391 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ethan B. Allen Elementary
What grades does Ethan B. Allen Elementary serve?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garden Grove Unified.
How many students attend Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary reported 637 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 619 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.5:1, based on 637 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ethan B. Allen Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden Grove Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ethan B. Allen Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ethan B. Allen Elementary in?
Ethan B. Allen Elementary is part of Garden Grove Unified, based in Garden Grove, CA, which operates 66 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ethan B. Allen Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Marshall Elementary (0.3 mi), Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary (0.8 mi), Leo Carrillo Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.