- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Dimas, CA
Fred Ekstrand Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fred Ekstrand Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060561000507
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred Ekstrand Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in San Dimas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred Ekstrand Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Ekstrand Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in San Dimas, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fred Ekstrand Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060561000507 · San Dimas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 21.6:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonita High (1,911 students)
Fred Ekstrand Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fred Ekstrand Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonita High
Bonita High
1,911 students
- Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle
1,371 students
- San Dimas High
San Dimas High
1,235 students
- Lone Hill Midd
Lone Hill Middle
870 students
- J. Marion Royn
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
842 students
- This school 475
Fred Ekstrand Elementary
475 students
What this shows Fred Ekstrand Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred Ekstrand Elementary compares
Fred Ekstrand 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$14,509
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 12.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 7.6%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Fred Ekstrand Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonita Unified reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred Ekstrand Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred Ekstrand Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in San Dimas
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred Ekstrand Elementary
How many students attend Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Dimas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Ekstrand Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
48.5% of students at Fred Ekstrand Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fred Ekstrand Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in San Dimas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Ekstrand Elementary?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred Ekstrand Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Dimas?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Ekstrand Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides Fred Ekstrand Elementary, Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), Ramona Middle (1,371 students), and San Dimas High (1,235 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.