- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Robert C. Fisler Elementary held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061473010985 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
892 enr · 27:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Beechwood Elementary (872 students)
Robert C. Fisler Elementary held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert C. Fisler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary
661 students
What this shows Robert C. Fisler Elementary reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert C. Fisler Elementary compares
Robert C. Fisler Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Fullerton Elementary reports $17,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~892 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.