Serving 682 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorothy Grant Elementary serves the northern part of Fontana, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy is 0.50, 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
#3279 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy's ranking?
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy is ranked #3279 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy often compared to?
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hemlock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy?
682 students attend Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy?
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy offer ?
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy part of?
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy is part of Fontana Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy located?
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy is located in the Rancho Fontana neighborhood of Fontana, CA.
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