Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pacific Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Drive Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
607 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Pacific Drive Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Drive Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7825 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Drive Elementary School is ranked #7825 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Drive Elementary School?
607 students attend Pacific Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pacific Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Drive Elementary School?
Pacific Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Drive Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pacific Drive Elementary School part of?
Pacific Drive Elementary School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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