Fred Ekstrand Elementary School
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fred Ekstrand Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fred Ekstrand Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4144 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bonita Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fred Ekstrand Elementary School is Chaparral High (Continuation School) (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Vista (Alternative) (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Dimas Chaparral High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 58 students10
0.5 miles
121 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8240 0.5 9-12 58 - San Dimas Vista (Alternative) Alternative School Grades: K-12 | 19 students
0.5 miles
127 W. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8242 0.5 K-12 19 - San Dimas Allen Avenue Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 474 students10
0.7 miles
740 E. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8202 0.7 K-5 474 - San Dimas Ramona Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,335 student10
0.9 miles
3490 Ramona Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8260 0.9 6-8 1,335 - San Dimas Arma J. Shull Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 641 students10
1.1 miles
825 N. Amelia
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 971-8208 1.1 K-5 641
School Reviews
| 5 It''s a great school!!Teachers and principal do a great job with the kids. - Posted by Parent - Cristiane |
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