POPLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Poplar Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fontana Unified school district, located in Fontana, CA with about 613 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, Poplar Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Poplar Elementary School is a public school located in Fontana, California, serving students within the Fontana Unified School District. As part of a large, diverse district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares elementary-aged children for middle school success. The school maintains a commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its local community.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Fontana Unified School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and college and career readiness. Families associated with Poplar Elementary can utilize the district’s official website (fusd.net) to access academic calendars, district policies, and resources regarding school programs and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the 92335 area to engage with their children’s educational journey.
For more information, contact Poplar Elementary at (909) 357-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fontana, CA 92335-0004
(909) 357-5720
http://www.fusd.net
POPLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fontana, CA with about 613 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fontana Unified
- Total Students:
- 613
- Teachers:
- 26.83
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 613 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POPLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.1%
- White
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.