CaliforniaSchoolsPalmetto Elementary

Palmetto Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 05
Fontana, California · Fontana Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students577
Student:Teacher22.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
577
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Palmetto Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Fontana, California. The school enrolls 577 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% 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 ID061392001597

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment577
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino92.6%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
92.6%
Black
1.0%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
0.6%
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 %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)