Serving 872 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beechwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Beechwood Elementary serves the northeast part of Fullerton, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beechwood 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
Beechwood Elementary School's student population of 872 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Beechwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beechwood Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#569 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
46%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beechwood Elementary School's ranking?
Beechwood Elementary School is ranked #569 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beechwood Elementary School?
872 students attend Beechwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Beechwood Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beechwood Elementary School?
Beechwood Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beechwood Elementary School offer ?
Beechwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beechwood Elementary School part of?
Beechwood Elementary School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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