Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fern Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fern Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fern Drive Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fern Drive Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fern Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Fern Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fern Drive Elementary School?
417 students attend Fern Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fern Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Drive Elementary School?
Fern Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fern Drive Elementary School offer ?
Fern Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fern Drive Elementary School part of?
Fern Drive Elementary School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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