David W. Long Elementary

David W. Long Elementary serves 771 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Fontana, California. With 31 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.9 to 1, providing a structured learning environment for its large elementary population.

The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking in the 82nd percentile among California elementary schools at #1751 out of 9566 statewide. Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 64% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and an even stronger 66% achieving proficiency in mathematics. David W.

Long Elementary draws families from a diverse working-class community where the median household income is $52,489 and median home values average $301,900. The surrounding neighborhood has a poverty rate of 11.1%, and while only 5% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the school's academic success demonstrates its effectiveness in supporting student learning regardless of background. Located on Bridlepath Drive in San Bernardino County, the school sits within Fontana's large suburban landscape, serving as an educational anchor for families in this growing Southern California community.

The student-teacher ratio at David W. Long Elementary is 24.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.