Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Asian
54%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
White
17%
20%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School often compared to?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethan B. Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School?
530 students attend Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School offer ?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School part of?
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
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