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#5236 of 9,539 schools in CA
Date Elementary
Elementary School · Fontana Unified
9011 Oleander Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher
20.3:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher
20.3:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,236 of 9,539
In Fontana
#21 of 55
public schools
In district
#16 of 44
Fontana Unified
Equity
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Date Elementary
Elementary School in Fontana · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Date Elementary
Date Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified. Date Elementary serves approximately 547 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Date Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,236 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Date Elementary show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Date Elementary runs 20.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
39% of students at Date Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Date Elementary — Students at Date Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How Date Elementary Compares
See how Date Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
9011 Oleander Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Date Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beech Avenue Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Poplar Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Tokay Elementary (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fontana, see our Fontana schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oleander Elementary Fontana | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Randall Pepper Elementary Fontana | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Citrus Elementary Fontana | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Fontana High Fontana | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Cypress Elementary Fontana | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Harry S. Truman Middle Fontana | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| West Randall Elementary Fontana | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Fontana Middle Fontana | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Fontana | 1.2 mi | — |
| Poplar Elementary Fontana | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Tokay Elementary Fontana | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Palmetto Elementary Fontana | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon Oro Grande | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Beech Avenue Elementary Fontana | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| STONERIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Fontana | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Entrepreneur High Fontana Fontana | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Almeria Middle Fontana | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Juniper Elementary Fontana | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| South Tamarind Elementary Fontana | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| St. Joseph's Academy Fontana | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92335 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,198
Median Home Value
$433,600
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
Population
95,295
College Educated
9.7%
Homeownership
47.7%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Median Age
31.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Date Elementary
What grades does Date Elementary serve?
Date Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Date Elementary?
Date Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Date Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Date Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Date Elementary rank in CA?
Date Elementary ranks #5,236 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Date Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Date Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Date Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Date Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Date Elementary a charter school?
No, Date Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Date Elementary a Title I school?
No, Date Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Date Elementary?
91.2% of students at Date Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (909) 357-5240
Resources & Links
District
Fontana Unified- District Enrollment
- 33,205
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,021
- District Rank
- #16 of 44
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