Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Citrus 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Citrus Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Citrus Elementary School often compared to?
Citrus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Date Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Citrus Elementary School?
699 students attend Citrus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Citrus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citrus Elementary School?
Citrus Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Citrus Elementary School offer ?
Citrus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Citrus Elementary School part of?
Citrus Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Min. Day!
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 1/12/2021
I love citrus elementary. I love the school so much. I liked all my teacher mr. F. Lieshman and especially Mrs. Hernandez. She is the best teacher. i'm so glad to have all of them and to have such cool time. This school is the best.
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