Enrollment
455
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Randall Pepper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Randall Pepper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061392001600
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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
Randall Pepper Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #23 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall Pepper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Pepper Elementary ranks #23 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randall Pepper Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randall Pepper Elementary
Randall Pepper Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fontana, California, enrolling 455 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 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.
Against 1,978 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,092.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 910 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fontana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sierra Lakes Elementary (902 students): Randall Pepper Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 25.8:1).
Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students) and Fontana High (2,534 students) alongside Randall Pepper 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 Randall Pepper Elementary compares
Randall Pepper 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$17,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 91.9%
African American 3.7%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Randall Pepper Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fontana Unified, which includes Randall Pepper Elementary.
$17,580
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 72.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Randall Pepper 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 Randall Pepper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
902 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
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
Standard public school
682 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~455 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Randall Pepper Elementary
How many students attend Randall Pepper Elementary?
Randall Pepper Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall Pepper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall Pepper Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Randall Pepper Elementary?
81.7% of students at Randall Pepper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall Pepper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Randall Pepper Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall Pepper Elementary?
Randall Pepper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Randall Pepper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Pepper Elementary ranks #23 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.
Is Randall Pepper Elementary a good school?
Randall Pepper Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Fontana Unified?
Besides Randall Pepper 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.
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