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#2795 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

Ramona Elementary

Elementary School · Ontario-montclair · Montclair, CA

An Ontario-montclair elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4225 Howard St., Montclair, CA 91763

  • Math 38% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$21,882
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at Ramona Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ramona 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,341/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montclair), 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

$77,627

Median home value

$550,000

Median rent

$1,767/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91763; 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
Howard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–60.6 mi449Compare →
Pomona AlternativeEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.8 mi6Compare →
Lyle S. Briggs FundamentalEnrollment path unverified7.3K–81.1 mi655Compare →
Lehigh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–61.2 mi449Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ontario-montclair

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#16 of 33
District spending per student
$21,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ramona Elementary is listed in Ontario-Montclair; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ramona Elementary

Ramona Elementary is a public elementary school in Montclair, CA, part of Ontario-montclair, serving approximately 569 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,795 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ramona Elementary

What grades does Ramona Elementary serve?

Ramona Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ramona Elementary?

Ramona Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ramona Elementary rank in CA?

Ramona Elementary ranks #2,795 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ramona Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ramona Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ramona Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramona Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ramona Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Ramona Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ramona Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramona Elementary?

94.6% of students at Ramona 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 – 6th
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
Area population (ZIP 91763)
37,515
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
33.3
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 91763; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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