- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
East Heritage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Heritage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296003846
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Heritage Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Heritage Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Heritage Elementary ranks #6 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296003846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
East Heritage Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061296003846 · Fontana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 24.5:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
East Heritage Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
East Heritage 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
East Heritage Elementary
612 students
What this shows East Heritage Elementary reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Heritage Elementary compares
East Heritage 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.3%
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 + 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 52.6%
Asian 17.3%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 8.8%
White 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, East Heritage 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 East Heritage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Heritage 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
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 28:1 students per teacher
David W. Long Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary
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718 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
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Redwood Elementary
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654 students 23.4:1 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Heritage Elementary
How many students attend East Heritage Elementary?
East Heritage Elementary has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Heritage Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Heritage Elementary?
50.4% of students at East Heritage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Heritage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Heritage Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Heritage Elementary?
East Heritage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 East Heritage Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, East Heritage Elementary ranks #6 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 East Heritage 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.