Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kathy Binks 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 24% (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 20:1 is lower 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: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kathy Binks Elementary serves the northeast part of Fontana, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kathy Binks Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kathy Binks 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 Kathy Binks Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#6082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathy Binks Elementary School's ranking?
Kathy Binks Elementary School is ranked #6082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kathy Binks Elementary School often compared to?
Kathy Binks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Kathy Binks Elementary School?
567 students attend Kathy Binks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kathy Binks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kathy Binks Elementary School?
Kathy Binks Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kathy Binks Elementary School offer ?
Kathy Binks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kathy Binks Elementary School part of?
Kathy Binks Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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