- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
North Tamarind Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Tamarind Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061392001595
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Tamarind Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Tamarind Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Tamarind Elementary ranks #4 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
North Tamarind Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061392001595 · Fontana, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 18.6:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
North Tamarind Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Tamarind Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- This school 373
North Tamarind Elementary
373 students
What this shows North Tamarind Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Tamarind Elementary compares
North Tamarind 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.6:1
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
53.6%
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
$18,984
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 4.6%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, North Tamarind Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Tamarind Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Tamarind Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
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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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Tamarind Elementary
How many students attend North Tamarind Elementary?
North Tamarind Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Tamarind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Tamarind Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 North Tamarind Elementary?
80.4% of students at North Tamarind Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Tamarind Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Tamarind Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Tamarind Elementary?
North Tamarind Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Tamarind Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, North Tamarind Elementary ranks #4 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 Fontana Unified?
Besides North Tamarind Elementary, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.