Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School

11303 Sandstone St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School 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 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School 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 Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4574 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Asian
28%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School's ranking?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School is ranked #4574 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School?
389 students attend Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School offer ?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School part of?
Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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