- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
South Tamarind Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Tamarind Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061392001603
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tamarind Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #39 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Tamarind Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Tamarind Elementary ranks #39 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South Tamarind Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 061392001603 · Fontana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 20.2:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
South Tamarind Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South 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 565
South Tamarind Elementary
565 students
What this shows South Tamarind Elementary reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tamarind Elementary compares
South 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
African American 3.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, South Tamarind Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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
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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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Tamarind Elementary
How many students attend South Tamarind Elementary?
South Tamarind Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tamarind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tamarind Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 South Tamarind Elementary?
76.8% of students at South Tamarind Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tamarind Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Tamarind Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tamarind Elementary?
South Tamarind Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 South Tamarind Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, South Tamarind Elementary ranks #39 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 South 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.