- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Falcon Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Ridge 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 061296014111
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Ridge Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296014111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Falcon Ridge Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061296014111 · Fontana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 23.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
Falcon Ridge Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Falcon Ridge 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
Falcon Ridge Elementary
546 students
What this shows Falcon Ridge Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Ridge Elementary compares
Falcon Ridge 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 15.0%
Asian 13.6%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 10.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Falcon Ridge 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 Falcon Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Ridge 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
Standard public school
718 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
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Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Falcon Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Falcon Ridge Elementary?
Falcon Ridge Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falcon Ridge Elementary?
36.7% of students at Falcon Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Ridge 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 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Ridge Elementary?
Falcon Ridge 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 Falcon Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Ridge 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 Falcon Ridge 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.