- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Beechwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beechwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473008241
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beechwood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beechwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Elementary ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473008241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Beechwood Elementary shrank from 979 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 061473008241 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 20.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Beechwood Elementary shrank from 979 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Beechwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892 students
- This school
Beechwood Elementary
872 students
- D. Russell Par
D. Russell Parks Junior High
854 students
- Ladera Vista J
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820 students
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary
661 students
What this shows Beechwood Elementary reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beechwood Elementary compares
Beechwood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 872 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
White 20.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Beechwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fullerton Elementary reports $17,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beechwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beechwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Fullerton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Standard public school
892 students 27:1 students per teacher
Sunset Lane Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 28:1 students per teacher
Acacia Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 30:1 students per teacher
Laguna Road Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Standard public school
610 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific Drive Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beechwood Elementary
How many students attend Beechwood Elementary?
Beechwood Elementary has 872 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 979 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beechwood Elementary?
31.5% of students at Beechwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beechwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beechwood Elementary is Asian at 46.3% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beechwood Elementary?
Beechwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beechwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Elementary ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Elementary?
Besides Beechwood Elementary, Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students), D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students), and Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts (820 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.