- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
David W. Long Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David W. Long Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296008289
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David W. Long Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
David W. Long Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David W. Long Elementary ranks #11 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296008289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
David W. Long Elementary held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 061296008289 · Fontana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 22.9:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
David W. Long Elementary held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
David W. Long Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- This school
David W. Long Elementary
757 students
What this shows David W. Long Elementary reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How David W. Long Elementary compares
David W. Long Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,499
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 22.3%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, David W. Long Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David W. Long Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David W. Long Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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Redwood Elementary
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Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about David W. Long Elementary
How many students attend David W. Long Elementary?
David W. Long Elementary has 757 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David W. Long Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David W. Long Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David W. Long Elementary?
29.3% of students at David W. Long Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David W. Long Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David W. Long Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David W. Long Elementary?
David W. Long Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David W. Long Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, David W. Long Elementary ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides David W. Long 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.