Merle L. Fuller Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merle L. Fuller Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
72%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merle L. Fuller Elementary School?
527 students attend Merle L. Fuller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Merle L. Fuller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merle L. Fuller Elementary School?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Merle L. Fuller Elementary School offer ?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Merle L. Fuller Elementary School part of?
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School is part of Chowchilla Elementary School District.
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