- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Sunset Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061473001805
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Lane Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #5 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Lane Elementary ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sunset Lane Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 061473001805 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 28:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Sunset Lane Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunset Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
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
- This school
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary
661 students
What this shows Sunset Lane Elementary reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Lane Elementary compares
Sunset Lane 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
White 8.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Sunset Lane Elementary is more 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 Sunset Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Lane 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
- 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.
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
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Lane Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Lane Elementary?
Sunset Lane Elementary has 700 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lane Elementary is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Lane Elementary?
26.6% of students at Sunset Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Lane Elementary is Asian at 60.6% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Lane Elementary?
Sunset Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Lane Elementary ranks #5 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 Sunset Lane 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.