Top Rankings
Fullerton Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,676 students in Fullerton Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fullerton Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fullerton Elementary School District are Laguna Road Elementary School, Robert C. Fisler Elementary School and Acacia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fullerton Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
11,676 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
466 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Fullerton Elementary School District, which is ranked #334 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
34 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,927 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
25%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,074 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
56%
# Black Students
150 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,837 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
16%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
630 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,367
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,198
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,213
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,248
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,281
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,336
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,305
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,324
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,404
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,581 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,039 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$194 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,581
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,039
$18,236
Best Fullerton Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laguna Road Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 W. Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Grades: K-8
| 843 students
Rank: #33.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 N. Acacia Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7700
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Grades: K-8
| 800 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Lane Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2030 Sunset Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
Grades: K-6
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
D. Russell Parks Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 Rosecrans Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Grades: 7-8
| 851 students
Rank: #77.
Golden Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 Barris Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7715
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7715
Grades: K-6
| 625 students
Rank: #88.
Hermosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E. Hermosa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
Fern Drive Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W. Fern Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 E. Wilshire Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7765
Grades: 7-8
| 855 students
Rank: #1111.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 N. Raymond Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #1212.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 E. Rolling Hills Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7795
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7795
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #1313.
Richman Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 S. Richman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7745
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7745
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #1414.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7705
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Rank: #1515.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
244 E. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7590
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7590
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #1616.
Pacific Drive Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7735
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7735
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1717.
Orangethorpe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S. Brookhurst Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7730
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7730
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #1818.
Nicolas Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Olive Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7775
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1919.
Valencia Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 W. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7755
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7755
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #2020.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 W. Baker Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7760
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7760
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fullerton Elementary School District?
Fullerton Elementary School District manages 20 public schools serving 11,676 students.
What is the rank of Fullerton Elementary School District?
Fullerton Elementary School District is ranked #334 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fullerton Elementary School District?
52% of Fullerton Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fullerton Elementary School District?
Fullerton Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fullerton Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,039 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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