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South Tamarind Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Fontana, California · Fontana Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students565
Student:Teacher20.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
South Tamarind
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
565
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+18.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

South Tamarind Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Fontana, California. The school enrolls 565 students. It is part of the Fontana Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictFontana Unified
County6071
CityFontana
ZIP92335
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061392001603

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment565
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino92.0%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races0.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
92.0%
Black
0.7%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
0.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)