Pacific Drive Elementary

1501 W. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833

www.fullertonsd.org/pacific

594 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pacific Drive Elementary is a public school located in Fullerton, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Fullerton School District. The school is deeply committed to academic excellence and student well-being, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success by integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

Beyond the classroom, Pacific Drive Elementary prides itself on building a strong, inclusive community through active parent involvement and a variety of school-wide initiatives. The school focuses on creating a positive campus culture where diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With dedicated staff and a focus on personalized learning, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps every child succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

594

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	479
Black	12
Asian	28
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
479 (80.6 %)
White
50 (8.4 %)
Asian
28 (4.7 %)
Two or More
20 (3.4 %)
Black
12 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)447-7735
Website:	http://www.fullertonsd.org/pacific
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 130

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 66