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What's the most underrated thing about Beechwood Elementary that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
872
Elementary
DISTRICT 531 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FULLERTON ELEMENTARY·NCES 061473008241
Beechwood Elementary
780 Beechwood Ave., Fullerton, CA 92835 · (714) 447-2850 · Orange County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL872 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
26.3:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 26.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
244 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 112 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 93 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 95 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 98 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 101 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 97 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 115 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 84 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (112) is 33% larger than its 8th grade class (84).
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
81.3%
CA avg 49.1% . +5.3pp since 2014
Math
77.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +9.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 81 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 77 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 53.2% | 28.1% | 12.5% | 6.2% |
| Math | 58.2% | 19.3% | 14.5% | 8.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 81.3% | 77.5% |
| 2023-24 | 77.4% | 75.0% |
| 2022-23 | 72.2% | 67.3% |
| 2021-22 | 80.9% | 73.6% |
| 2018-19 | 82.2% | 76.3% |
| 2017-18 | 80.5% | 70.9% |
| 2016-17 | 74.7% | 67.5% |
| 2015-16 | 79.0% | 69.0% |
| 2014-15 | 76.0% | 68.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
77.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
63.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+14.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 78% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 63% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 15 points, placing it in California's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Beechwood Elementary
Beechwood Elementary's state test result (77.8% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Elementary this school | 872 | 28.0% | 77.8% |
| Westpark Elementary Irvine | 876 | 28.2% | 72.7% |
| Easterbrook Discovery San Jose | 952 | 22.2% | 72.6% |
| Golden Elementary Placentia | 834 | 23.9% | 90.3% |
| Hickory Elementary Torrance | 847 | 25.6% | 70.2% |
| Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Alta Loma | 878 | 32.6% | 74.1% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Beechwood Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 77.8% | #316 of 5,151 | #50 of 381 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 77.5% | #324 of 5,172 ▲ 90 | #45 of 382 ▲ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 81.3% | #208 of 5,172 ▲ 147 | #32 of 382 ▲ 26 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.1pp | #2,604 of 5,116 | #191 of 381 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 872 | #212 of 5,915 | #24 of 404 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.3:1 | #4,963 of 5,352 | #319 of 398 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.8% | #899 of 5,354 | #80 of 398 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.0% | #4,839 of 5,625 | #312 of 400 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.0% | #3,752 of 3,837 | #323 of 324 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
872
+48 (+6%) vs 2020
+197% since 2000-01, when it was 294
Student : Teacher
26.3:1
was 27.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 872 | 33.1 | 26.3:1 | 28% (244) |
| 2023-24 | 921 | 36.9 | 25.0:1 | 29% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 979 | 42.2 | 23.2:1 | 40% (389) |
| 2020-21 | 824 | 30 | 27.5:1 | 17% (141) |
| 2017-18 | 881 | 29.8 | 29.6:1 | 12% (107) |
| 2015-16 | 868 | 30 | 28.9:1 | 10% (88) |
| 2010-11 | 866 | N/A | N/A | 7% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 294 | 14 | 21.0:1 | 16% (46) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Beechwood Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (881 to 872); teachers up 11% (29.8 to 33.1).
About Beechwood Elementary
Beechwood Elementary is a large elementary school located in Fullerton, California. School enrollment was 872 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 8. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Beechwood Elementary reports to Fullerton Elementary, which has 20 schools and 11,247 students.
Beechwood Elementary has no majority group; Asian students are the largest, at 46%. Other reported shares: 25% Hispanic, 20% White, and 8% multiracial. That compares with about 22% Asian among all Orange County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 68% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school reported 33.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 26.3:1. That is 4.0 students per teacher above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 28%. Among public schools in Orange County, the average eligibility rate is 55%.
Predicted from its free or reduced-price lunch share, Beechwood Elementary would score about 63.1%. It scores 77.8%, a top-10% result among California schools on BeatsExpectations.
Orange County census figures show that the median household income is $116,289, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 649 public schools in Orange County, enrolling about 430,458 students in all.
Rolling Hills Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles of Beechwood Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools. Among its closest neighbors with test data, Beechwood Elementary is 3rd of 9 on proficiency.
Under the NCES locale system, Beechwood Elementary is Suburb: Large.
2024-25 enrollment was 872, a 6% rise from 824 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 27.5:1 in 2020-21, and 26.3:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Beechwood Elementary may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,165,820
Census ACS
Median income
$116,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
649
430,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fullerton Elementary
- Robert C. Fisler ElementaryElementary · 892 students
- D. Russell Parks Junior HighMiddle · 854 students
- Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsMiddle · 820 students
- Sunset Lane ElementaryElementary · 700 students
- Acacia ElementaryElementary · 661 students
- Laguna Road ElementaryElementary · 623 students
Other schools in Fullerton
- Troy HighHigh · 2,504 students
- Sunny Hills HighHigh · 2,337 students
- Fullerton Union HighHigh · 1,880 students
- Robert C. Fisler ElementaryElementary · 892 students
- D. Russell Parks Junior HighMiddle · 854 students
- Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsMiddle · 820 students
Other Beechwood Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Beechwood Elementary. Beechwood Elementary is the largest of the 4.
- Beechwood Elementary SchoolFort Mitchell, KY · 780 students
- Beechwood ElementaryVICKSBURG, MS · 550 students
- Beechwood Elementary SchoolWhitehall, OH · 508 students
Nearby schools
- Rolling Hills Elementary0.8 mi · 554
- Hermosa Drive Elementary0.8 mi · 302
- Arovista Elementary0.8 mi · 460
- Laguna Road Elementary1.0 mi · 623
- Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr1.4 mi · 434
- Acacia Elementary1.6 mi · 661
Frequently asked questions
About Beechwood ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Beechwood Elementary?
Beechwood Elementary enrolls approximately 872 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Beechwood Elementary serve?
Beechwood Elementary serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Beechwood Elementary have?
Beechwood Elementary employs 33 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 26.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Beechwood Elementary?
Student demographics at Beechwood Elementary are roughly 20% White, 25% Hispanic, 1% Black, 46% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Beechwood Elementary in?
Beechwood Elementary is part of Fullerton Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.