Mission Elementary School

5555 Howard St.
Ontario, CA 91762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mission 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 28% (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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Mission Elementary serves the southwest part of Ontario, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mission Elementary School's student population of 571 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-6
Total Students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mission 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 Mission Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5645 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
34%
32%
47%
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.21
(22-23)
33.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Elementary School is ranked #5645 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Mission Elementary School?
571 students attend Mission Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mission Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Elementary School?
Mission Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Elementary School offer ?
Mission Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mission Elementary School part of?
Mission Elementary School is part of Ontario-Montclair School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Mission Elementary serves the southwest part of Ontario, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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