Fullerton School District

What Fullerton School District does

Fullerton School District (FSD) is a California public K-8 school district established in 1888, operating as a government state entity headquartered at 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA. It serves approximately 11,420 students in grades Transitional Kindergarten through 8 across 20 school sites — 15 elementary schools, two K-8 campuses (Fisler and Beechwood), and three junior high schools — spanning roughly 26 square miles and most of the City of Fullerton in Orange County. The district is staffed by approximately 1,585 employees, comprising 687 certificated staff (teachers and administrators) and 898 classified support staff, under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Gretchen Janson (effective July 1, 2026) and an elected Board of Trustees.

FSD's service delivery platform is anchored on a Visible Innovation Program (VIP) that issues iPads to all 3rd-8th grade students for 24/7 use, with supporting infrastructure spanning PowerSchool (Student Information System), Clever (single sign-on), Google Workspace for Education, Illuminate Education (assessment and gradebook), Finalsite (website and mass communications), Mosyle@Home (device management), and Sora by Overdrive (digital library). Programmatic offerings include Dual Language Academy (Spanish and Korean), Dream Catchers recognition (grades 4-8), a Multi-Age Program (one of five in California), Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Special Education, before- and after-school extended learning, summer programs (Encore), the MyConnect Academy homeschool support program, the Tiny Home Project, and the FSD Fest annual technology festival featuring esports, drone racing, and STEM competitions.

FSD is funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), Title I and other federal categorical programs, Measure N bond proceeds, and Community Facilities Districts 40 and 48; supplemental funding flows from three district-wide foundations donating over $250,000 annually, 11 site-based foundations, and fee-based preschool and summer programs. Foundation and corporate partnerships include Schools First Credit Union, Wilson W. Phelps Foundation, Raytheon, St. Jude's, Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, Orange County United Way, Second Harvest Food Bank, the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation, the Fullerton Education Foundation, the Arts Kids Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Fullerton. The district has accumulated 13 California Distinguished Schools designations, 6 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 17 Golden Bell Awards, 11 Gold Ribbon Schools, 4 Schools to Watch awards, Apple Distinguished School status, and PBIS Platinum recognition at 18 of its 20 sites, with 60% of pupils qualifying for the Federal Free and Reduced Price meal program.

Name

Fullerton School District

Legal name

Fullerton School District

Website

https://fullertonsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fullerton School District is a California public K-8 school district founded in 1888, operating 20 schools to serve approximately 11,420 students in Fullerton through state and federal education funding, foundation donations, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary education services
• Junior high education
• Dual language immersion
• Public school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: State and federal funding through Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), Title I, and other categorical programs to support K-8 educational services for approximately 11,420 students.
2. Bond Measures: Measure N bond projects fund facilities improvements and construction. The district manages Community Facilities Districts 40 and 48.
3. Foundation Donations: Three district-wide foundations donate over $250,000 annually, plus 11 site-based foundations supporting individual schools. Donations from community partners support programs including All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation.
4. Fee-Based Programs: Tuition-based preschool programs and some summer/expanded learning programs provide supplemental revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fullerton School District is a public K-8 school district providing free elementary and junior high education to approximately 11,420 students across 20 school sites in Fullerton, California. The district offers core academics along with specialized programs including the Visible Innovation Program (VIP) 1:1 iPad initiative, Dual Language Academy in Spanish and Korean, arts education, STEM, gifted and talented education, and community schools services.

Product overview

Fullerton School District operates a unified K-8 educational platform consisting of 20 schools serving 11,420 students. The district's technology portfolio centers on the Visible Innovation Program (VIP) providing 1:1 iPad deployment for 3rd-8th graders, complemented by FSD Fest competitive technology activities including esports, drone racing, and film production. Supporting infrastructure includes PowerSchool for student information management, Finalsite for communications and website, Clever for single sign-on, and Illuminate for assessments. The district offers specialized programs including Dual Language Academy (Spanish/Korean), Dream Catchers student recognition, Summer Programs/Encore, MyConnect Academy homeschool support, Tiny Home construction project, and Community Schools Partnership providing social services. Library services include Sora digital lending. Key support systems include PowerSchool Parent Portal for family access, FSD Assessment System for progress monitoring, and Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIP 1-to-1 Program The Visible Innovation Program (VIP) provides all 3rd-8th grade students with an iPad for 24/7 use, enabling 21st Century skills development including collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. Designed for Fullerton School District students in grades 3-8.
• Dual Language Academy
• Summer Programs
• FSD Sports League
• MyConnect Academy
• Early Education & Preschool
• Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)
• Library Resources
• Dream Catchers Program
• FSD Fest
• Tiny Home Project
• Internet Safety & Digital Citizenship
• PowerSchool Parent Portal
• FSD Assessment System
• Dolphin Food Market

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leadership AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 April 2026Executive search firm that supported the nationwide superintendent search resulting in Dr. Gretchen Janson's appointment.
• Schools First Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting Fullerton School District educational programs and student services.
• Wilson W. Phelps FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing financial support and resources to district schools and educational programs.
• RaytheonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting STEM and technology education initiatives.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership supporting student wellness and community outreach programs.
• Fullerton Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary district foundation providing over $250,000 annually in support of educational programs across all 20 schools.
• All the Arts for All the Kids FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent nonprofit dedicated to developing, sustaining, and supporting arts as an intrinsic part of every child's education district-wide.
• Rotary Club of FullertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service organization supporting community programs and educational initiatives.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership to stock the Dolphin Food Market food pantry at Pacific Drive Elementary with fresh produce, meats, eggs, bread, and pantry staples.
• Niagara CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing support for food distribution events and community resource rallies serving hundreds of families.
• Feed the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit partner supporting food distribution and family resource events.
• Orange County United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for resource distribution events and family support programs.
• Arts Kids FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting arts education and programs across district schools.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Magnolia Elementary School District: Orange County K-6 district in close proximity to Fullerton. Comparable California public school district with similar enrollment scale and community demographics.
• La Habra City School District: Nearby Orange County K-8 district serving a comparable population size and grade span. Operates under the same California public education funding and regulatory framework as Fullerton.
• Anaheim Elementary School District: Orange County K-6 school district within close geographic proximity to Fullerton. Operates with the same California LCFF funding model and serves a similar socioeconomic demographic, including a high Free/Reduced meal program participation rate.
• Buena Park School District: Adjacent Orange County K-8 school district of similar size. Operates with comparable grade span (K-8), California funding structure (LCFF), and serves a demographically similar community, making it the closest geographic and structural comparable.
• Centralia Elementary School District: Adjacent Orange County K-6 district operating under the same California public education structure. Comparable in size, demographic profile, and program scope to Fullerton.

Broad incumbents

• Garden Grove Unified School District: Larger Orange County K-12 unified district neighboring Fullerton. Comparable in serving a similar demographic with a substantial English learner population, though operates a broader K-12 grade span.
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District: Adjacent Orange County unified (K-12) district of larger scale. Overlaps in the same regional market and operates with the same California funding framework, but offers a broader grade range including high schools.

Regional players

• Poway Unified School District: San Diego County K-12 district recognized for academic excellence and strong technology integration programs. Comparable as a California district with a focus on innovation and high award recognition.
• San Marino Unified School District: Southern California K-12 district widely recognized for academic excellence and high award counts (California Distinguished Schools, National Blue Ribbon). Comparable as a high-performing California district with strong community support.
• Saddleback Valley Unified School District: Southern California K-12 unified district with comparable California funding structure and a strong technology integration program. Operates in a different sub-region of Orange County with a higher-income demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FullertonSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc-0JXv7j8OnLni0uloSqJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/fullertonsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fullertonschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/fullerton_sd

Compliance17 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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