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Merle L. Fuller Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–2
Chowchilla, California · Chowchilla Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students508
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
Merle L. Fuller
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
508
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–2
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Merle L. Fuller Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–2 in Chowchilla, California. The school enrolls 508 students. It is part of the Chowchilla Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–2
DistrictChowchilla Elementary
County6039
CityChowchilla
ZIP93610
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060852000849

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment508
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino70.3%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.0%
Hispanic
70.3%
Black
1.2%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)