Below Average
#7871 of 9,539 schools in CA
J.p. Kelley Elementary
Elementary School · Rialto Unified · Rialto, CA
A Rialto Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
380 South Meridian Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
- Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.p. Kelley Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.p. Kelley 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rialto), 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
$76,914
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ernest Garcia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Merle S. Casey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Georgia F. Morris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| J. Calvin Boyd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rialto Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #21 of 29
- District spending per student
- $18,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.p. Kelley Elementary is listed in Rialto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.p. Kelley Elementary
J.p. Kelley Elementary is a public elementary school in Rialto, CA, part of Rialto Unified, serving approximately 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,871 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.p. Kelley Elementary
What grades does J.p. Kelley Elementary serve?
J.p. Kelley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J.p. Kelley Elementary?
J.p. Kelley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.p. Kelley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J.p. Kelley Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.p. Kelley Elementary rank in CA?
J.p. Kelley Elementary ranks #7,871 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is J.p. Kelley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
J.p. Kelley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 J.p. Kelley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.p. Kelley Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J.p. Kelley Elementary a charter school?
No, J.p. Kelley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.p. Kelley Elementary a Title I school?
No, J.p. Kelley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.p. Kelley Elementary?
89.6% of students at J.p. Kelley 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
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (909) 820-7923
- Area population (ZIP 92376)
- 84,161
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
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 92376; 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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