Is Fullbright Avenue Elementary a good school?

Fullbright Avenue Elementary ranks 3937 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fullbright Avenue Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Fullbright Avenue Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fullbright Avenue Elementary?

Students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% White, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Fullbright Avenue Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fullbright Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : John A. Sutter Middle

Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Fullbright Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Canoga Park, California, serving 353 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fullbright Avenue Elementary has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools for the past decade. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly concerning for vulnerable student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs, who are not receiving the support they need to succeed. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased dramatically, rising from 8.5% in 2017-2018 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, well above the state and district averages. Nearby schools in the area, such as Village Charter Academy and Stanley Mosk Elementary, also face high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.1% to 43.6%.

The high percentage of students from low-income families at Fullbright Avenue Elementary, with 91.78% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, suggests that the school is serving a community with significant socioeconomic challenges. This socioeconomic context likely contributes to the academic and attendance challenges faced by the school, and may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the student population. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, targeted approach that addresses the root causes of the school's struggles and provides the necessary resources and support to its students and community.

Detail:

Public K-5

6940 Fullbright Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306-3516

(818) 340-6677

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3937^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,945

Students who attend Fullbright Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

John A. Sutter Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.0%

Asian:

5.9%

White:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fullbright Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 339^th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86%), Asian (5.9%), White (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fullbright Avenue Elementary is 17.8, which is the 82^nd best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Fullbright Avenue Elementary employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fullbright Avenue Elementary is $10,945. 307 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fullbright Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullbright Avenue Elementary 3937^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Fullbright Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fullbright Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	39.08	2687^th	4809	44.1%
2005	36.28	2934^th	4822	39.2%
2006	45.81	2388^th	4818	50.4%
2007	51.17	2255^th	5113	55.9%
2008	48.48	2471^st	5113	51.7%
2009	50.74	2441^st	5193	53.0%
2010	53.21	2371^st	5314	55.4%
2011	63.13	1841^st	5377	65.8%
2012	65.03	1783^rd	5390	66.9%
2013	63.26	1932^nd	5530	65.1%
2015	42.13	2904^th	5611	48.2%
2016	39.31	3116^th	5614	44.5%
2017	36.97	3317^th	5692	41.7%
2018	34.25	3521^st	5662	37.8%
2019	34.58	3568^th	5789	38.4%
2022	39.71	3117^th	5883	47.0%
2023	27.32	4147^th	5874	29.4%
2024	29.80	3937^th	5862	32.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	23.33	2830^th	3246	12.8%
2019	35.56	2087^th	3275	36.3%
2022	16.96	3288^th	3311	0.7%
2023	22.71	3012^th	3250	7.3%
2024	36.16	2096^th	3160	33.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.59	1402^nd	2420	42.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.39	2585^th	5084	49.2%
2019	48.03	2534^th	5173	51.0%
2022	53.72	2052^nd	5264	61.0%
2023	37.54	3270^th	5374	39.2%
2024	37.75	3309^th	5511	40.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.79	3160^th	5413	41.6%
2019	31.52	3711^th	5492	32.4%
2022	39.56	3022^nd	5635	46.4%
2023	31.73	3603^rd	5617	35.9%
2024	29.40	3842^nd	5605	31.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.11	1434^th	2128	32.6%
2019	29.28	1841^st	2585	28.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.61	3573^rd	5431	34.2%
2019	37.75	3213^th	5510	41.7%
2022	39.76	3022^nd	5663	46.6%
2023	24.07	4351^st	5650	23.0%
2024	31.50	3698^th	5636	34.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.53	2515^th	4830	47.9%
2019	43.75	2695^th	4963	45.7%
2022	49.41	2245^th	5084	55.8%
2023	37.46	3108^th	5098	39.0%
2024	41.39	2872^nd	5102	43.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fullbright Avenue Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	223	16	61	178	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
1989	213	24	53	183	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
1990	225	16	50	210	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1991	192	18	51	235	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1992	182	30	40	260	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1993	190	28	42	261	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1994	165	28	45	263	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1995	107	28	47	329	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
1996	107	28	47	329	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
1997	90	30	49	341	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1998	71	28	50	392	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1999	60	32	44	440	1	n/a	n/a	0	577
2000	54	34	49	464	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2001	60	30	56	480	1	n/a	n/a	0	627
2002	51	27	57	467	3	n/a	n/a	0	605
2003	51	27	57	467	3	n/a	n/a	0	605
2004	39	19	52	514	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2005	38	18	54	495	3	n/a	n/a	0	608
2006	46	17	50	461	3	n/a	n/a	0	577
2007	45	22	43	506	2	n/a	n/a	2	620
2008	36	25	44	465	2	n/a	n/a	0	572
2009	30	20	43	481	3	1	3	0	581
2010	28	22	42	490	3	0	3	0	588
2011	19	15	38	399	3	0	0	0	474
2012	27	19	34	392	1	0	2	0	475
2013	36	24	34	399	0	0	0	0	493
2014	33	21	32	409	0	0	0	0	495
2015	30	17	32	410	0	0	2	0	491
2016	30	11	33	403	0	0	1	0	478
2017	22	8	34	399	0	0	2	0	465
2018	23	9	41	368	0	1	5	0	447
2019	25	13	37	380	1	1	1	0	458
2020	26	12	36	391	1	0	3	0	469
2021	25	8	28	364	1	1	1	0	428
2022	13	10	21	326	0	1	1	0	372
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	353	353
2024	15	9	19	276	0	0	2	0	321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fullbright Avenue Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	479	18.4	26.0	n/a
1989	475	18.0	26.3	n/a
1990	501	19.4	25.8	n/a
1991	496	19.0	26.1	n/a
1992	512	19.3	26.5	59
1993	521	19.0	27.4	56
1994	501	18.0	27.8	63.9
1995	512	19.0	26.9	79.9
1996	512	19.0	26.9	79.9
1997	510	23.0	22.2	82
1998	541	26.5	20.4	66.9
1999	577	27.5	21.0	78.5
2000	602	30.0	20.1	83.6
2001	627	33.5	18.7	79.1
2002	605	32.0	18.9	89.3
2003	605	32.0	18.9	89.3
2004	624	31.0	20.1	87.8
2005	608	30.0	20.3	87.8
2006	577	29.0	19.9	82.7
2007	620	30.0	20.7	80.3
2008	572	33.7	17.0	83.2
2009	581	30.5	17.3	79.9
2010	588	30.0	19.6	82.7
2011	474	n/a	n/a	86.7
2012	475	18.0	26.3	n/a
2013	493	20.0	24.6	43.8
2014	495	20.0	24.7	86.1
2015	491	20.0	24.5	88.4
2016	478	21.0	22.7	88.1
2017	465	20.0	23.2	83.7
2018	447	19.5	22.9	85.5
2019	458	19.5	23.4	85.2
2020	469	n/a	n/a	85.9
2021	428	20.0	21.4	89.7
2022	372	19.0	19.5	92.5
2023	353	18.0	19.6	91.8
2024	321	18.0	17.8	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fullbright Avenue Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	479	18.4	26.0	n/a
1989	475	18.0	26.3	n/a
1990	501	19.4	25.8	n/a
1991	496	19.0	26.1	n/a
1992	512	19.3	26.5	59
1993	521	19.0	27.4	56
1994	501	18.0	27.8	63.9
1995	512	19.0	26.9	79.9
1996	512	19.0	26.9	79.9
1997	510	23.0	22.2	82
1998	541	26.5	20.4	66.9
1999	577	27.5	21.0	78.5
2000	602	30.0	20.1	83.6
2001	627	33.5	18.7	79.1
2002	605	32.0	18.9	89.3
2003	605	32.0	18.9	89.3
2004	624	31.0	20.1	87.8
2005	608	30.0	20.3	87.8
2006	577	29.0	19.9	82.7
2007	620	30.0	20.7	80.3
2008	572	33.7	17.0	83.2
2009	581	30.5	17.3	79.9
2010	588	30.0	19.6	82.7
2011	474	n/a	n/a	86.7
2012	475	18.0	26.3	n/a
2013	493	20.0	24.6	43.8
2014	495	20.0	24.7	86.1
2015	491	20.0	24.5	88.4
2016	478	21.0	22.7	88.1
2017	465	20.0	23.2	83.7
2018	447	19.5	22.9	85.5
2019	458	19.5	23.4	85.2
2020	469	n/a	n/a	85.9
2021	428	20.0	21.4	89.7
2022	372	19.0	19.5	92.5
2023	353	18.0	19.6	91.8
2024	321	18.0	17.8	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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