Enrollment
470
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Richman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richman 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 061473001803
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richman Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richman Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richman Elementary ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001803 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
71.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richman Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richman Elementary
Richman Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fullerton, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #102, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Richman Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 27:1).
Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students) and Beechwood Elementary (872 students) alongside Richman 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 Richman Elementary compares
Richman 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 | 71.0% | ▲ 28% | 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
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
Asian 7.2%
White 6.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Richman Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fullerton Elementary, which includes Richman 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 Richman 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 Richman 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
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
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 Richman Elementary
How many students attend Richman Elementary?
Richman Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richman 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 Richman Elementary?
71.0% of students at Richman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richman Elementary?
Richman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Richman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Richman 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.
Is Richman Elementary a good school?
Richman Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Richman 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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