Enrollment
475
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred Ekstrand Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred Ekstrand Elementary
Fred Ekstrand Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Dimas, California, enrolling 475 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,038, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 792 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bonita Unified spends $13,112 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Dimas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arma J. Shull Elementary (633 students): Fred Ekstrand Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 27.5:1).
Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students) and Ramona Middle (1,371 students) alongside Fred Ekstrand Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fred Ekstrand Elementary compares
Fred Ekstrand Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonita Unified, which includes Fred Ekstrand Elementary.
$13,112
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fred Ekstrand Elementary a good school?
Fred Ekstrand Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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