Fullerton Elementary

Fullerton, California — 20 schools

11,626
Total Enrollment
20
Schools
$16,735
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fullerton Elementary operates 20 public schools serving 11,626 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 17 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,247 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,735 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.1% local, 43.6% state, and 16.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,566 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #1166 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 713.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 14.3% White across the district's schools.

Fullerton Elementary school enrollment varies 3.3× across entities

Fullerton Elementary school enrollment ranges from 268 students (lowest) to 892 students (highest), a spread of 624 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fullerton Elementary student-counselor ratio is 713:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fullerton Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Fullerton Elementary is typically wider than the Fullerton Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.2%
Federal
43.6%
State
40.1%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
1166 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,566
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 20 schools in Fullerton Elementary.

White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 21.2%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

713.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fullerton Elementary

School Enrollment
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892
Beechwood Elementary
872
D. Russell Parks Junior High
854
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820
Sunset Lane Elementary
700
Acacia Elementary
661
Laguna Road Elementary
623
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
610
Pacific Drive Elementary
607
Raymond Elementary
598
Rolling Hills Elementary
554
Nicolas Junior High
539
Orangethorpe Elementary
489
Richman Elementary
470
Valencia Park Elementary
398
Fern Drive Elementary
372
Maple Elementary
315
Woodcrest Elementary
303
Hermosa Drive Elementary
302
Commonwealth Elementary
268

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fullerton Elementary?

Fullerton Elementary has 20 schools, including 17 elementary, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 11,626 students.

How much does Fullerton Elementary spend per student?

Fullerton Elementary spends $16,735 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1166 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Fullerton Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Fullerton Elementary is $88,566 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fullerton Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Fullerton Elementary?

Fullerton Elementary students are 57.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 14.3% White, 1.3% African American, averaged across 20 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fullerton Elementary?

Fullerton Elementary has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1166 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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