- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Fern Drive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fern Drive Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473001792
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Drive Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Drive Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Drive Elementary ranks #4 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fern Drive Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 061473001792 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 23.3:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Fern Drive Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fern Drive 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
Fern Drive Elementary
372 students
What this shows Fern Drive Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Drive Elementary compares
Fern Drive 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 24.5%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Fern Drive 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 Fern Drive 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Drive 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Drive Elementary
How many students attend Fern Drive Elementary?
Fern Drive Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Drive Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fern Drive Elementary?
38.3% of students at Fern Drive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Drive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fern Drive Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Drive Elementary?
Fern Drive Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fern Drive Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Drive Elementary ranks #4 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 Fern Drive 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.