- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Commonwealth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Commonwealth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473001791
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commonwealth Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #16 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Commonwealth Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commonwealth Elementary ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Commonwealth Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 061473001791 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 22.3:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Commonwealth Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Commonwealth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892 students
- Beechwood Elem
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
- This school 268
Commonwealth Elementary
268 students
What this shows Commonwealth Elementary reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commonwealth Elementary compares
Commonwealth Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White 6.0%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Commonwealth Elementary is less 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 Commonwealth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commonwealth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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
Beechwood Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 20.8:1 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
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Elementary
How many students attend Commonwealth Elementary?
Commonwealth Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commonwealth Elementary?
76.8% of students at Commonwealth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commonwealth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Commonwealth Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commonwealth Elementary?
Commonwealth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Commonwealth Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Commonwealth Elementary ranks #16 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 Commonwealth Elementary, Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students), Beechwood Elementary (872 students), and D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.