Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Locust 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Locust Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Locust Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Locust Elementary School often compared to?
Locust Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juniper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Locust Elementary School?
352 students attend Locust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Locust Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Elementary School?
Locust Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Locust Elementary School offer ?
Locust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Locust Elementary School part of?
Locust Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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