Below Average
#7942 of 9,539 schools in CA
Randall Pepper Elementary
Elementary School · Fontana Unified · Fontana, CA
A Fontana Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16613 Randall Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Randall Pepper Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Randall Pepper 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K
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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
$75,198
Median home value
$433,600
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92335; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Date ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Citrus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Palmetto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 561 | 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.
Fontana Unified
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #35 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Randall Pepper Elementary is listed in Fontana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Randall Pepper Elementary
Randall Pepper Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, CA, part of Fontana Unified, serving approximately 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,942 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Randall Pepper Elementary
What grades does Randall Pepper Elementary serve?
Randall Pepper Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Randall Pepper Elementary?
Randall Pepper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall Pepper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall Pepper Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Randall Pepper Elementary rank in CA?
Randall Pepper Elementary ranks #7,942 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Randall Pepper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Randall Pepper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Randall Pepper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Randall Pepper Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Randall Pepper Elementary a charter school?
No, Randall Pepper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Randall Pepper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Randall Pepper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Randall Pepper Elementary?
91.9% of students at Randall Pepper 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (909) 357-5730
- Area population (ZIP 92335)
- 95,295
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 92335; 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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