SOUTH TAMARIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Tamarind Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fontana Unified school district, located in Fontana, CA with about 698 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 27 teachers, South Tamarind Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
South Tamarind Elementary, located in Fontana, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Fontana Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors, focusing on core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning.
Beyond its academic curriculum, South Tamarind Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Fontana area to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With resources provided through the Fontana Unified School District, the school strives to integrate modern educational tools and supportive services to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact South Tamarind Elementary at (909) 357-5760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fontana, CA 92335-3976
(909) 357-5760
http://www.fusd.net
SOUTH TAMARIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fontana, CA with about 698 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fontana Unified
- Total Students:
- 698
- Teachers:
- 27.98
- 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 698 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH TAMARIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.5%
- White
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.