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Fullerton Elementary: Fullerton Elementary averages 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average.

Above Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 53.8/100

Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Beechwood Elementary at 86/100, 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
53.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.4
32.3 – 85.7
Avg Exceeded %
28.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

Fullerton Elementary's elementary schools average 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average with a −1.5pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -1.5pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 53.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 10.1%, 7.8pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.7%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Beechwood Elementary leads the district at 86 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
57.7%
White
14.3%
Asian
19.0%
Black
1.3%
Other
7.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
58%
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
3.64
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Fullerton Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (17)

Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.8 — 8.9 points above the state average of 44.8. 3 of 17 elementary schools score above 70.

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

The highest-scoring elementary school is Beechwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 60.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Beechwood Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
60.3%Strong
86/100
2Laguna Road Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.7%Strong
75/100
3Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.1%Strong
73/100
4Sunset Lane Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
68/100
5Acacia Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
51.1%Solid
65/100
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
56/100
8Raymond Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
30.4%Solid
56/100
9Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
11.8%Solid
51/100
10Rolling Hills Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
20.8%Developing
45/100
11Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
16.8%Developing
45/100
12Richman Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
18.5%Developing
45/100
13Commonwealth Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
41/100
14Woodcrest Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
5.0%Developing
40/100
15Valencia Park Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
9.9%Developing
38/100
16Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
36/100
17Maple Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
6.9%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 17 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Fullerton Elementary a good school district?
Fullerton Elementary has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.8/100, which is 8.9 points above the state average. 28.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 86/100 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.