- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Michael D'arcy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Michael D'arcy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060939006353
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael D'arcy Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #1 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael D'arcy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael D'arcy Elementary ranks #1 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939006353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Michael D'arcy Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 060939006353 · Fontana, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 18.7:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Michael D'arcy Elementary shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Michael D'arcy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- This school 336
Michael D'arcy Elementary
336 students
What this shows Michael D'arcy Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael D'arcy Elementary compares
Michael D'arcy Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
African American 13.7%
Asian 4.8%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Michael D'arcy Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael D'arcy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael D'arcy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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813 students 28:1 students per teacher
David W. Long Elementary
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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
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael D'arcy Elementary
How many students attend Michael D'arcy Elementary?
Michael D'arcy Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael D'arcy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael D'arcy Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael D'arcy Elementary?
62.2% of students at Michael D'arcy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael D'arcy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Michael D'arcy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael D'arcy Elementary?
Michael D'arcy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Michael D'arcy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael D'arcy Elementary ranks #1 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 Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Michael D'arcy Elementary, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.