- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
West Heritage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Heritage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296009540
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Heritage Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Heritage Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Heritage Elementary ranks #3 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296009540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
West Heritage Elementary shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 061296009540 · Fontana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 21.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
West Heritage Elementary shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Heritage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- This school
West Heritage Elementary
611 students
What this shows West Heritage Elementary reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Heritage Elementary compares
West Heritage 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,499
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
Asian 12.9%
African American 10.8%
White 9.7%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, West Heritage Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Heritage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Heritage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Heritage Elementary
How many students attend West Heritage Elementary?
West Heritage Elementary has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Heritage Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Heritage Elementary?
51.9% of students at West Heritage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Heritage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Heritage Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Heritage Elementary?
West Heritage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Heritage Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, West Heritage Elementary ranks #3 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 Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides West Heritage Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.