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Enrollment
598
Elementary
DISTRICT 531 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FULLERTON ELEMENTARY·NCES 061473001802
Raymond Elementary
517 North Raymond Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 · (714) 447-7740 · Orange County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL598 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
28.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 26.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
342 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 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 80 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 83 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 82 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 82 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 78 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (112) is 44% larger than its 6th grade class (78).
Student demographics
41%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
64.1%
CA avg 49.1% . +31.1pp since 2014
Math
50.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +26.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 64 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 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 31 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 26 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 34.1% | 30.0% | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Math | 25.2% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 23.0% |
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 | 64.1% | 50.0% |
| 2023-24 | 57.7% | 50.7% |
| 2022-23 | 54.4% | 46.8% |
| 2021-22 | 47.7% | 43.1% |
| 2018-19 | 55.8% | 44.3% |
| 2017-18 | 49.6% | 39.6% |
| 2016-17 | 40.1% | 31.0% |
| 2015-16 | 44.0% | 36.0% |
| 2014-15 | 33.0% | 24.0% |
% 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
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
46.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+9.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 56% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 46% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 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 Raymond Elementary
Raymond Elementary's state test result (55.6% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Elementary this school | 598 | 57.2% | 55.6% |
| Rosedale Elementary Chico | 563 | 57.7% | 42.9% |
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia | 627 | 59.8% | 38.3% |
| El Roble Elementary Gilroy | 551 | 57.5% | 28.4% |
| Terrace View Elementary Grand Terrace | 625 | 58.9% | 40.9% |
| Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister | 602 | 52.8% | 30.7% |
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 Raymond Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.6% | #1,367 of 5,151 | #180 of 381 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #1,587 of 5,172 ▼ 110 | #199 of 382 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 64.1% | #1,081 of 5,172 ▲ 297 | #148 of 382 ▲ 28 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +11.6pp | #424 of 5,116 | #18 of 381 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 598 | #1,420 of 5,915 | #105 of 404 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 28.5:1 | #5,270 of 5,352 | #373 of 398 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.4% | #3,347 of 5,354 | #271 of 398 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.2% | #3,596 of 5,625 | #210 of 400 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.3% | #407 of 1,139 | #22 of 55 |
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
598
+2 (+0%) vs 2020
+8% since 1990-91, when it was 553
Student : Teacher
28.5:1
was 29.8:1
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 | 598 | 21 | 28.5:1 | 57% (342) |
| 2023-24 | 611 | 21 | 29.1:1 | 58% (353) |
| 2022-23 | 618 | 22 | 28.1:1 | 64% (394) |
| 2020-21 | 596 | 20 | 29.8:1 | 60% (356) |
| 2017-18 | 528 | 17 | 31.1:1 | 47% (247) |
| 2015-16 | 476 | 15 | 31.7:1 | 59% (283) |
| 2010-11 | 459 | N/A | N/A | 66% (302) |
| 2000-01 | 505 | 21 | 24.1:1 | 57% (288) |
| 1990-91 | 553 | 20 | 27.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Raymond Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (528 to 598); teachers up 24% (17 to 21).
About Raymond Elementary
Raymond Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in Fullerton, California. A total of 598 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 6. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 29% above average.
Fullerton Elementary (20 schools, 11,247 students) runs Raymond Elementary.
Roughly 74% of students at Raymond Elementary are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 18% White, 4% Asian, and 3% multiracial. Among all residents of Orange County, the Hispanic share is about 34%. The school's diversity index is 41%, meaning two students picked at random have a 41% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Raymond Elementary employs 21 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 28.5:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Raymond Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 57%. For comparison, public schools in Orange County average 55%.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate on state tests with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For Raymond Elementary, the prediction is 46.0% and the result is 55.6%.
County data help place the school in context: in Orange County, the median household income is $116,289, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 44% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Orange County is home to 649 public schools and about 430,458 public school students.
The school nearest to Raymond Elementary is Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts, at a distance of about 0.7 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Ranked by average proficiency, Raymond Elementary places 3rd out of 7 schools in its immediate area.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 596 to 598, a small change. By 2024-25, the school had 28.5 students per teacher, compared with 29.8 in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Raymond Elementary covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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
- Beechwood ElementaryElementary · 872 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
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
- Beechwood ElementaryElementary · 872 students
- D. Russell Parks Junior HighMiddle · 854 students
Other Raymond Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 7 states are named Raymond Elementary. Raymond Elementary is the largest of the 7.
- Raymond Elementary SchoolWashington, DC · 439 students
- Raymond ElementaryFranksville, WI · 385 students
- Raymond Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 297 students
- Raymond Elementary SchoolRaymond, ME · 275 students
- Raymond Elementary SchoolRAYMOND, WA · 245 students
Nearby schools
- Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts0.7 mi · 820
- Acacia Elementary0.7 mi · 661
- Fullerton Union High0.8 mi · 1,880
- Troy High0.8 mi · 2,504
- Commonwealth Elementary1.0 mi · 268
- Maple Elementary1.0 mi · 315
Frequently asked questions
About Raymond ElementaryHow many students attend Raymond Elementary?
Raymond Elementary enrolls approximately 598 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Raymond Elementary serve?
Raymond Elementary serves grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Raymond Elementary is approximately 28.5:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Raymond Elementary?
At Raymond Elementary, the student body is approximately 18% White, 74% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Raymond Elementary public or private?
Raymond Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Fullerton Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.