Very Good
#1924 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Gisler (robert) Elementary
Elementary School · Fountain Valley Elementary
18720 Las Flores St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher
25.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher
25.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,924 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#10 of 14
public schools
In district
#9 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Equity
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Gisler (robert) Elementary
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About Gisler (robert) Elementary
Gisler (robert) Elementary is a public elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Gisler (robert) Elementary serves approximately 481 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gisler (robert) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,924 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Gisler (robert) Elementary show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 8.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Gisler (robert) Elementary runs 25.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Gisler (robert) Elementary — Students at Gisler (robert) Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Gisler (robert) Elementary Compares
See how Gisler (robert) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
18720 Las Flores St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gisler (robert) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. California Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Costa Mesa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Adams Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Costa Mesa), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 0.5 mi | 5.6 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 0.5 mi | — |
| THE PEGASUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | — |
| Brood of Bees Costa Mesa | 1.0 mi | — |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| RENASCENCE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| California Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Early College High Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Adams Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.9 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
43.7
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Addison Elementary Palo Alto, CA | 7.8 |
| Almond Grove Elementary Oakley, CA | 7.8 |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Van Nuys, CA | 7.8 |
| Bay Farm Alameda, CA | 7.8 |
| Ben Lomond Elementary Covina, CA | 7.8 |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gisler (robert) Elementary
What grades does Gisler (robert) Elementary serve?
Gisler (robert) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gisler (robert) Elementary?
Gisler (robert) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gisler (robert) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gisler (robert) Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gisler (robert) Elementary rank in CA?
Gisler (robert) Elementary ranks #1,924 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gisler (robert) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gisler (robert) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gisler (robert) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gisler (robert) Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gisler (robert) Elementary a charter school?
No, Gisler (robert) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gisler (robert) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gisler (robert) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gisler (robert) Elementary?
24.3% of students at Gisler (robert) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 24.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (714) 378-4211
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #9 of 10
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