Fern Drive Elementary

www.fullertonsd.org/fern

413 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fern Drive Elementary, located in Fullerton, California, is a public school within the Fullerton School District that serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the development of the "whole child." By integrating modern instructional strategies with a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fern Drive Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience, often utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about school events, resources, and student achievements. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Fern Drive works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious, responsible, and engaged learners.

413

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	201
Black	3
Asian	55
Two or More	41
American Indian	6

Hispanic
201 (48.7 %)
White
107 (25.9 %)
Asian
55 (13.3 %)
Two or More
41 (9.9 %)
American Indian
6 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fullerton Elementary
Phone:	(714)447-7710
Website:	http://www.fullertonsd.org/fern
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 63