Enrollment
336
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Virginia Primrose Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Primrose Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061392009543
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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
Virginia Primrose Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #19 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Primrose Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Primrose Elementary ranks #19 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392009543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Virginia Primrose Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Virginia Primrose Elementary
Virginia Primrose Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fontana, California, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #771.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.7% 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): Virginia Primrose Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 25.8:1).
Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students) and Fontana High (2,534 students) alongside Virginia Primrose 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 Virginia Primrose Elementary compares
Virginia Primrose 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.7%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 84.2%
African American 7.1%
White 4.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Virginia Primrose 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 Virginia Primrose 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 Virginia Primrose 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Primrose 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Primrose Elementary
How many students attend Virginia Primrose Elementary?
Virginia Primrose Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Primrose Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Primrose Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Virginia Primrose Elementary?
70.0% of students at Virginia Primrose Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Primrose Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Primrose Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Primrose Elementary?
Virginia Primrose Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Virginia Primrose Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Primrose Elementary ranks #19 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 Virginia Primrose Elementary a good school?
Virginia Primrose Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of 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 Virginia Primrose 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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