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#3898 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

David W. Long Elementary

Elementary School · Etiwanda Elementary · Fontana, CA

An Etiwanda Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5383 Bridlepath Dr., Fontana, CA 92236

  • Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$14,513
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at David W. Long Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where David W. Long Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 12Minimal Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fontana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,235

Median home value

$342,500

Median rent

$1,113/mo

College educated

5.7%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Falcon Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.0 mi528Compare →
Cecilia Lucero Solorio ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.9 mi741Compare →
Sierra Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–51.9 mi822Compare →
Etiwanda Colony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–52.1 mi571Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Etiwanda Elementary

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 17
District spending per student
$14,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

David W. Long Elementary is listed in Etiwanda Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About David W. Long Elementary

David W. Long Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, CA, part of Etiwanda Elementary, serving approximately 771 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,898 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about David W. Long Elementary

What grades does David W. Long Elementary serve?

David W. Long Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend David W. Long Elementary?

David W. Long Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at David W. Long Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at David W. Long Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does David W. Long Elementary rank in CA?

David W. Long Elementary ranks #3,898 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is David W. Long Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

David W. Long Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 David W. Long Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, David W. Long Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is David W. Long Elementary a charter school?

No, David W. Long Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is David W. Long Elementary a Title I school?

No, David W. Long Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David W. Long Elementary?

24.8% of students at David W. Long 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
771
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
Area population (ZIP 92236)
42,884
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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