Gisler (Robert) Elementary

Gisler Elementary School is located at 18720 Las Flores Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The campus serves students in kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment stands at 481 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 25:1. The student body is 52% male and 48% female. According to state assessment data, 69% of students reached proficiency in math and 67% in reading. Gisler operates as a non-charter public elementary school within Fountain Valley School District, earning thre best Elementary Schools badge and ranking #855 in California — placing it in the top 7.8% statewide and holding the distinction of being the smallest-enrollment elementary campus in the district. Gisler serves a defined neighborhood attendance zone in the northwestern residential corridor of Fountain Valley under Fountain Valley School District's K–5 boundary-based enrollment structure, with students typically advancing to Samuel E. Talbert Middle School. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $1,300,000 based on current Fountain Valley housing data. Among Fountain Valley School District elementary campuses, Gisler stands among the best elementary schools in California for academically strong public K–5 schools, ranking in the top 10% statewide for both math and reading proficiency in the Fountain Valley CA school district.

For the 2024–25 school year, Gisler Elementary School (483 total enrolled students) earned the best Elementary Schools badge, preserving its current ranking in the top 8 percent of public schools throughout California. In mathematics, 69 percent of Gisler's student population is proficient; 67 percent have reached level proficiency in reading. It is noteworthy that Gisler is the smallest campus within the Fountain Valley School District (FVSD), yet it continues to rank in the top 10 percent of all public elementary schools in California for both reading and mathematics proficiencies. Overall, Gisler serves a significant portion of Orange County's extremely ethnically diverse students who also reside in a high-density urban area and therefore have significant geographical limitations to access to education opportunities.

Q1. Is there a Gifted and Talented program at Gisler Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. There is an active Gifted and Talented program at Gisler Elementary School through the Fountain Valley School District. The campus has a GATE Lead Teacher who is available for the 2024-2025 academic school year, according to the educational services records from the district. Students are recognized based on assessment and formal referral done at the district level. Families can contact the school office or request a meeting with their child’s classroom teacher if they want to begin the assessment and referral process.

Q2. What is the level of diversity at Gisler Elementary?

Ans. The student body of Gisler Elementary School is one of the most diverse in the Fountain Valley School District, with a breakdown of approximately 37 percent White; 27 percent Asian; and 20 percent Hispanic. The racial distribution of the students on campus is relatively evenly spaced and contributes to Gisler Elementary having an above-average diversity rating in comparison to the average diversity rating for other public schools in California.

Q3. To where do Gisler Elementary students attend school after completing fifth grade?

Ans. Students who complete fifth grade at Gisler Elementary typically transition to Samuel E. Talbert Middle School in the Fountain Valley School District. Talbert Middle School serves grades 6 - 8. As each student has an allocated middle school corresponding to their home address, it is best for families to verify with the district's enrollment office their student's middle school assignment based on their home address.

Q4. What is the comparison of Gisler Elementary enrollment with the other elementary schools within FVSD?

Ans. Gisler Elementary has the lowest total student population of all 7 elementary schools in Fountain Valley School District at 481 students. The smaller size of the school lends itself to providing a more intimate setting than other larger FVSD elementary schools, such as Courreges Elementary with their 668 student population.

Q5. What programs are provided for after-school children?

Ans. Gisler Elementary is part of the FVSD's Extended School Program for students enrolled in the school. The school district provides before and after school care for students enrolled at Gisler Elementary during the school year. Please contact the FVSD Early Learning and Extended School Program office to check availability and current fees for the 2025-26 School Year.