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Fullerton Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 53.2/100

Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 53.2/100 — 9.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Beechwood Elementary at 84/100, where 60.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,771 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.1
32.3 – 84.4
Avg Exceeded %
28.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 52.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.1%, 8.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Beechwood Elementary leads the district at 84 with 60.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fullerton Elementary

4 Culture First3 High Ceiling3 Growth Engine2 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in Fullerton Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
57.3%
White
14.6%
Asian
19.0%
Black
1.3%
Other
7.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
55%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fullerton Elementary spends $14,771 per student in current expenditures — $44 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,771
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
12,141
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 35.5%
$10,902 → $14,771
Spending Efficiency
3.60
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 34%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$61,425–$132,281
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
518
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (17)

Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.2 — 9.4 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 17 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -1.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 60.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
60.3%Strong
84/100
2Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.1%Strong
78/100
3Laguna Road Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.7%Strong
77/100
4Acacia Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
51.1%Solid
70/100
5Sunset Lane Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
66/100
6Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
37.4%Solid
61/100
7Hermosa Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
38.9%Solid
58/100
8Raymond Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
30.4%Solid
56/100
9Rolling Hills Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
20.8%Developing
46/100
10Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
16.8%Developing
46/100
11Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
11.8%Developing
45/100
12Richman Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
18.5%Developing
43/100
13Commonwealth Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
37/100
14Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
36/100
15Valencia Park Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
9.9%Developing
35/100
16Woodcrest Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
35/100
17Maple Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
6.9%Developing
32/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fullerton Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Fullerton Elementary a good school district?
Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.2/100, which is 9.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Fullerton Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Fullerton Elementary is Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 60.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fullerton Elementary spend per student?
Fullerton Elementary spends $14,771 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Fullerton Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Fullerton Elementary range from $61,425–$132,281 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.