Enrollment
813
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296008585
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary ranks #9 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296008585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Fontana, California, enrolling 813 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 30% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 813 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,097 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #360.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 813 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Etiwanda Elementary spends $13,164 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fontana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sierra Lakes Elementary (902 students): Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 25.8:1).
Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students) and Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary compares
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 813 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
Asian 14.9%
White 11.2%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etiwanda Elementary, which includes Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary.
$13,164
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
902 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
David W. Long Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Standard public school
682 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Dolores Huerta International Academy
Standard public school
639 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~813 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
How many students attend Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary?
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary has 813 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary?
45.3% of students at Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary?
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary ranks #9 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fontana on the city page.
Is Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary a good school?
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.
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