Commonwealth Elementary K-6: Supportive Fullerton Learning (2026 List)

About Commonwealth Elementary

Commonwealth Elementary is a public school in Fullerton for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. It has about 297 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 25:1. The school focuses on basic reading, writing, and math skills, as well as social and emotional learning. It also offers enrichment programs and interventions to help students who learn in different ways. Commonwealth Elementary has a student body that is similar to the community as a whole. According to academic performance data, about 27% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards and about 37% meet or exceed reading proficiency standards. Funding helps pay for teachers, classroom supplies and extra programs that help students do better in school. Commonwealth Elementary is in a residential area and focuses on creating a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school is focused on helping students build basic skills and steadily improve in all subjects, making it one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 37% in Reading.

12

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

297

Total Students

$129409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.38%

Asian 5.39%

Hispanic 84.85%

Black 2.36%

Two+ Races 3.03%

Native Am. 0%

White

4.38%

Asian

5.39%

Hispanic

84.85%

Black

2.36%

Two+ Races

3.03%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 297

48.48%

144 Female

51.52%

153 Male

Student Population

297 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

406 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Commonwealth Elementary Contact Information

Address

2200 East Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, 92831

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Phone

(714) 447-7705

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Website

http://www.fullertonsd.org/commonwealth

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The most recent Fullerton School District Annual Wellness Report shows that a lot more students are taking part in breakfast programs at Commonwealth Elementary. The number of students who ate breakfast in the classroom almost doubled from 24.6% to 58.7% between 2022 and 2025. This means that more students start their day well-fed and ready to learn.

FAQ

Q1. What creative learning opportunities are offered at Commonwealth Elementary?

Ans. Students can learn by doing projects, integrating the arts, and doing interactive activities in the classroom that encourage creativity.

Q2. Does Commonwealth Elementary offer programs for mentoring or peer support?

Ans. Peer buddy systems and mentoring programs are often used to help students make friends and learn how to get along with others.

Q3. How does Commonwealth Elementary help kids learn social and emotional skills?

Ans. Schools often have programs that teach how to understand other people's feelings, how to deal with conflicts, and how to be aware of your own feelings.

Q4. Are there any traditions or events at Commonwealth Elementary School?

Answer: Events like assemblies, spirit days, and family nights that happen every year help people feel like they are part of a community.

Q5. What resources are available for new students at Commonwealth Elementary?

Ans. New students can get used to things more easily with orientation activities, welcome events, and counseling support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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