- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fullerton, CA
Valencia Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Park 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 061473001806
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 18
- elementary schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Park Elementary ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Valencia Park Elementary shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 061473001806 · Fullerton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 28.4:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Valencia Park Elementary shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valencia Park 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
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- This school
Valencia Park Elementary
398 students
What this shows Valencia Park Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia Park Elementary compares
Valencia Park Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Valencia Park 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 Valencia Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Park 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
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia Park Elementary
How many students attend Valencia Park Elementary?
Valencia Park Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Park Elementary is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia Park Elementary?
81.9% of students at Valencia Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Park Elementary?
Valencia Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Valencia Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Park 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 Valencia Park 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.