Enrollment
470
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Valley, CA
Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gisler (Robert) 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 061422001626
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gisler (Robert) Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gisler (Robert) Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gisler (Robert) Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gisler (Robert) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Gisler (Robert) Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Fountain Valley, California, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #555.
Its student body is led by Asian (32%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fountain Valley Elementary spends $12,548 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fountain Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ethan B. Allen Elementary (637 students): Gisler (Robert) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 24.5:1).
Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students) and Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students) alongside Gisler (Robert) Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gisler (Robert) Elementary compares
Gisler (Robert) Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 32.2%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Gisler (Robert) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fountain Valley Elementary, which includes Gisler (Robert) Elementary.
$12,548
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 38.8%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gisler (Robert) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gisler (Robert) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Fountain Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cox (James H.) Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
James Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gisler (Robert) Elementary
How many students attend Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
Gisler (Robert) Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gisler (Robert) Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
23.2% of students at Gisler (Robert) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gisler (Robert) Elementary is Asian at 32.2% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gisler (Robert) Elementary?
Gisler (Robert) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gisler (Robert) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Gisler (Robert) Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley on the city page.
Is Gisler (Robert) Elementary a good school?
Gisler (Robert) Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Gisler (Robert) Elementary, Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students), Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students), and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (690 students). See the Fountain Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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