Enrollment
623
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Laguna Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laguna Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473001796
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laguna Road Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.1:1
- large classes for California
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laguna Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laguna Road Elementary ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laguna Road Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laguna Road Elementary
Laguna Road Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fullerton, California, enrolling 623 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.1:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 45% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fullerton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students): Laguna Road Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.1:1 vs 27:1).
Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students) and Beechwood Elementary (872 students) alongside Laguna Road 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 Laguna Road Elementary compares
Laguna Road 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 | 31.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
31.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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: 0.2 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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
White 8.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Laguna Road Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fullerton Elementary, which includes Laguna Road Elementary.
$15,836
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 43.6%
Federal 16.2%
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 Laguna Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laguna Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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
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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laguna Road Elementary
How many students attend Laguna Road Elementary?
Laguna Road Elementary has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Road Elementary is 31.1:1, which is 45% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 98% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laguna Road Elementary?
16.6% of students at Laguna Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laguna Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laguna Road Elementary is Asian at 71.4% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laguna Road Elementary?
Laguna Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Laguna Road Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laguna Road Elementary ranks #1 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.
Is Laguna Road Elementary a good school?
Laguna Road Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Fullerton Elementary?
Besides Laguna Road 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.
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