Fred Ekstrand Elementary School
- Fred Ekstrand Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- 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.
- 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 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%.
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 school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- 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 School 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% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- San Dimas Chaparral High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 58 students
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 Grades: K-5 | 474 students
0.7 miles
740 E. Allen Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909)971-8202 0.7 K-5 474 - San Dimas Ramona Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,335 student
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 Grades: K-5 | 641 students
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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