Ontario-Montclair

Ontario, California — 33 schools

18,471
Total Enrollment
33
Schools
$18,835
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ontario-Montclair operates 33 public schools serving 18,471 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 27 elementary, 6 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 17,640 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Bernardino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,835 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 11.5% local, 75.0% state, and 13.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $105,148 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 73/100, ranked #185 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 552.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 3.4% White across the district's schools.

Ontario-Montclair school enrollment varies 5.9× across entities

Ontario-Montclair school enrollment ranges from 125 students (lowest) to 736 students (highest), a spread of 611 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ontario-Montclair has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 70.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Ontario-Montclair student-counselor ratio is 553:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ontario-Montclair chronic absenteeism rate is 31.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
75.0%
State
11.5%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
185 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Bernardino County county, where this district is located.

$1,692
Studio/mo
$1,777
1 BR/mo
$2,201
2 BR/mo
$2,912
3 BR/mo
$3,514
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$105,148
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 33 schools in Ontario-Montclair.

White 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.4%
Multiracial 0.8%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

552.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ontario-Montclair

School Enrollment
Edison Elementary
736
Central Language Academy
736
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727
Oaks Middle
668
Serrano Middle
657
Richard Haynes Elementary
641
Berlyn Elementary
639
Bon View Elementary
598
Sultana Elementary
589
Vernon Middle
580
Euclid Elementary
572
Mission Elementary
571
Montera Elementary
564
Vineyard Elementary
562
Ramona Elementary
556
Hawthorne Elementary
549
Elderberry Elementary
544
Vina Danks Middle
544
Mariposa Elementary
537
Monte Vista Elementary
535
Lincoln Elementary
530
De Anza Middle
510
Kingsley Elementary
494
Arroyo Elementary
493
Lehigh Elementary
477
El Camino Elementary
476
Howard Elementary
433
Del Norte Elementary
428
Moreno Elementary
428
Corona Elementary
414
Buena Vista Arts-Integrated
369
Vista Grande Elementary
358
Online Academy
125

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ontario-Montclair?

Ontario-Montclair has 33 schools, including 27 elementary, 6 middle. Total enrollment is 18,471 students.

How much does Ontario-Montclair spend per student?

Ontario-Montclair spends $18,835 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #185 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Ontario-Montclair?

The average teacher salary in Ontario-Montclair is $105,148 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ontario-Montclair?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Bernardino County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ontario-Montclair?

Ontario-Montclair students are 87.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 3.4% White, 3.4% Asian, averaged across 33 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ontario-Montclair?

Ontario-Montclair has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #185 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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