PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Palmetto Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fontana Unified school district, located in Fontana, CA with about 812 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Palmetto Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Palmetto Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Fontana, California, and is part of the Fontana Unified School District (FUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide standards, Palmetto Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among staff, students, and families.

The school benefits from being integrated into the broader Fontana Unified school system, which provides access to shared resources, professional development for educators, and a structured approach to student achievement. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Fontana Unified School District website. As a vital part of the local neighborhood, Palmetto Elementary plays a key role in the district’s ongoing commitment to providing quality public education and supporting the diverse needs of the Fontana community.

For more information, contact Palmetto Elementary at (909) 357-5710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9325 Palmetto Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335-5904
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PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fontana, CA with about 812 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fontana Unified
Total Students:
812
Teachers:
31.78
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 812 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.3%
White
6.5%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.