Fern Drive Elementary School

1400 W. Fern Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.fullertonsd.org

Fern Drive Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Math Proficiency
: 55%
Reading Proficiency
: 54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fern Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fern Drive Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

475 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Fern Drive Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fern Drive Elementary School is 0.70, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fern Drive 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

54%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fern Drive 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fern Drive Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Fern Drive Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

44%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Fern Drive Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

27%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Fern Drive Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Fern Drive Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fern Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Fullerton Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fern Drive Elementary School's ranking?

Fern Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Fern Drive Elementary School?

475 students attend Fern Drive Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Fern Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Drive Elementary School?

Fern Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Fern Drive Elementary School offer ?

Fern Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Fern Drive Elementary School part of?

Fern Drive Elementary School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Math Proficiency
: 55%
Reading Proficiency
: 54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education