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#6197 of 9,539 schools in CA
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Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Elementary School · Chowchilla Elementary · Chowchilla, CA
A Chowchilla Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
PO Box 910, Chowchilla, CA 93610
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merle L. Fuller Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,907/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chowchilla), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,567
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Chowchilla Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Chowchilla Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chowchilla Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merle L. Fuller Elementary is listed in Chowchilla Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merle L. Fuller Elementary
Merle L. Fuller Elementary is a public elementary school in Chowchilla, CA, part of Chowchilla Elementary, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,197 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merle L. Fuller Elementary
What grades does Merle L. Fuller Elementary serve?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Merle L. Fuller Elementary?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merle L. Fuller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merle L. Fuller Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merle L. Fuller Elementary rank in CA?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary ranks #6,197 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Merle L. Fuller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Merle L. Fuller Elementary a charter school?
No, Merle L. Fuller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merle L. Fuller Elementary a Title I school?
No, Merle L. Fuller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merle L. Fuller Elementary?
91.9% of students at Merle L. Fuller 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (559) 665-8050
- Area population (ZIP 93610)
- 24,088
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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