Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jim Thorpe Fundamental ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 789 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Jim Thorpe Fundamental ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Thorpe Fundamental is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
789 students attend Jim Thorpe Fundamental.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jim Thorpe Fundamental students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jim Thorpe Fundamental offer ?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jim Thorpe Fundamental part of?
In what neighborhood is Jim Thorpe Fundamental located?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental is located in the South Coast Metro neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Coast Metro.
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I love this school. My child loves this school very much too. The school provides breakfast in the mornings if the students don't eat at home in the morning. They handle problems very nicely and the school teaches my children wonderfully. My daughter is a GATE Student and she gets thought the same as other students in her grade do and she also gets to learn advanced. The teachers are very nice and understanding. The school has about 6 teachers for each grade and many students can go into their grade that they are in. Furthermore, students are educated very well, and the school district has an after school program (aka Engage 360) for the parents who get out of work late, and parents can pick up their child at 5:30 and if u want to pick up your child early form the Engage 360. I get out of work late so I can pick up my two children from the Engage 360. As you can see, I would highly recommend parents, grandparents, etc. to sign up their child to Jim Thorpe Fundamental.
- Posted by Parent - Alyssa
25/9/2011
Worst experience having my child go to this school. Teacher is very rude and non communicative. Talking to principal does not help because they end up siding with teachers as opposed to listening to parent's concerns. Tried discussing a matter about my child and teacher had even hung phone up on me and spoke to me very disrespectfully. They do not treat each child as an individual and expect them to all be at same level. I understand that there are rules and they expect a certain standard but they take it to a whole other level. Regret putting my child here, thought we would be getting an excellent education because of school ratings but instead was an awful experience. I have also voiced my concerns to a few people and they have also heard from different friends that they also pulled their children out because of same problems. Would not recommend am sending my child to their home school.
- Posted by Parent - jesse
22/2/2007
through my experience thus far...teachers are fantastic...really caring and all about the kids getting a higher education. Homework is a bit out of control...we are talking hours of homework per day, K and up...but my child is learning so much its amazing.administration and supervisors are terrible...they single out students and parents who might 'stand out' and have ridiculous rules and put kids in trouble for really nothing...my child has been in trouble for and received white notes...the end all of everything with this school...for:1) not understanding spanish when spoken to in spanish by a supervisor ( i thought this was the US)
2) going into class 1 minute late when they changed the in class time for school beginning and did not inform the parents
3) fighting with others when he was only playing around
4) being picked up late when their traffic control system / staff is so bad it takes 45 minutes to pick up your kid and if you miss the deadline, kid is in trouble...
5) being walked to class after driving there and parking, actually i got yelled at personally on the phone by the vice principle for this one.other complaints are that the admin do not provide bathrooms within a legal distance for some of the children's classrooms and they do not provide water for free or for purchase at lunch time, only milk is provided which my child, happens to be allergic to. We have to send bottled water with him every day to school.there are more...i have gone back and forth about pulling my child from this school, the admin are a joke, even the teachers i have spoken to tell me the same thing...they (admin) lie about numbers so they can get state rewards, honors and fancy plaques to display, etc...this told to me by people who work there...that said, the teachers are tops...and my child despite the BS is getting a very great education from those who actually care about the kids, the teachers...but the admin is terrible.
- Posted by Parent - thela
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 789 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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