- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Topaz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Topaz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066004771
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topaz Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Topaz Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topaz Elementary ranks #18 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Topaz Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063066004771 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 22.4:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Topaz Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Topaz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 404
Topaz Elementary
404 students
What this shows Topaz Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topaz Elementary compares
Topaz 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
White 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Topaz Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Topaz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topaz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Topaz Elementary
How many students attend Topaz Elementary?
Topaz Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topaz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Topaz Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Topaz Elementary?
80.0% of students at Topaz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topaz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Topaz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topaz Elementary?
Topaz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Topaz Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Topaz Elementary ranks #18 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Topaz Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.