Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ernest Garcia Elementary serves the southeast part of Colton, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Ernest Garcia 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 Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#5613 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School is ranked #5613 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth Grimes Elementary School, Merle S. Casey Elementary School, Paul Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School?
608 students attend Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School part of?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School is part of Rialto Unified School District.
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