Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Date 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Date Elementary serves the southeast part of Fontana, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Date Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Date Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Date Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6844 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Date Elementary School's ranking?
Date Elementary School is ranked #6844 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Date Elementary School often compared to?
Date Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus Elementary School, Randall Pepper Elementary School, South Tamarind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Date Elementary School?
533 students attend Date Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Date Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Date Elementary School?
Date Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Date Elementary School offer ?
Date Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Date Elementary School part of?
Date Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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