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Richman Elementary

Elementary School · Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton, CA

A Fullerton Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 South Richman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832

  • Math 39% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$17,377
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Richman Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Richman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fullerton), 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

$92,588

Median home value

$773,100

Median rent

$2,027/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–60.5 mi310Compare →
Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–60.7 mi326Compare →
Henry (patrick) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–60.9 mi416Compare →
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified5.4K–61.1 mi609Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fullerton Elementary

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#10 of 20
District spending per student
$17,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richman Elementary is listed in Fullerton Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richman Elementary

Richman Elementary is a public elementary school in Fullerton, CA, part of Fullerton Elementary, serving approximately 478 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,239 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richman Elementary

What grades does Richman Elementary serve?

Richman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Richman Elementary?

Richman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richman Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Richman Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richman Elementary rank in CA?

Richman Elementary ranks #5,239 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Richman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Richman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Richman Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richman Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Richman Elementary a charter school?

No, Richman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richman Elementary a Title I school?

No, Richman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richman Elementary?

76.2% of students at Richman 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 – 6th
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 92832)
26,364
Area average commute
31.7 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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 92832; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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