- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rialto, CA
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063237003847
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #13 of 16
- elementary schools in Rialto · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Rialto, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237003847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063237003847 · Rialto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 24.4:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- Rialto Middle 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- This school 414
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary
414 students
What this shows Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary compares
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$18,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 8.9%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rialto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charlotte N. Werner Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Sam V. Curtis Elementary
Standard public school
702 students 26:1 students per teacher
J.P. Kelley Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
George H. Dunn Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Helen L. Dollahan Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary
How many students attend Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rialto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary?
63.3% of students at Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Rialto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rialto?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary ranks #13 of 16 elementary schools in Rialto, 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 Rialto on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.