Merle L. Fuller Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Attendance Zone: Merle L. Fuller Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chowchilla, CA, encompassing approximately 110.1 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 5.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 12.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merle L. Fuller Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merle L. Fuller Elementary School?
508 students attend Merle L. Fuller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Merle L. Fuller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merle L. Fuller Elementary School?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merle L. Fuller Elementary School offer ?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Merle L. Fuller Elementary School part of?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School is part of Chowchilla Elementary School District.
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