Enrollment
892
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert C. Fisler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473010985
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert C. Fisler Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #11 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert C. Fisler Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C. Fisler Elementary ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473010985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert C. Fisler Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Robert C. Fisler Elementary is a large elementary school in Fullerton, California, enrolling 892 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the California average.
Enrollment of 892 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 969 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #247.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 892 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.1% 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 Beechwood Elementary (872 students): Robert C. Fisler Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 20.8:1).
Fullerton Elementary also operates Beechwood Elementary (872 students) and D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students) alongside Robert C. Fisler 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 Robert C. Fisler Elementary compares
Robert C. Fisler 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 892 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Robert C. Fisler 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 Robert C. Fisler 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 Robert C. Fisler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C. Fisler 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
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Fullerton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~892 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert C. Fisler Elementary
How many students attend Robert C. Fisler Elementary?
Robert C. Fisler Elementary has 892 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Fisler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Fisler Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert C. Fisler Elementary?
21.8% of students at Robert C. Fisler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert C. Fisler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert C. Fisler Elementary is Asian at 85.2% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C. Fisler Elementary?
Robert C. Fisler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert C. Fisler Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C. Fisler Elementary ranks #11 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 Robert C. Fisler Elementary a good school?
Robert C. Fisler Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Robert C. Fisler Elementary, Fullerton Elementary also operates Beechwood Elementary (872 students), D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students), and Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts (820 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.
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