Mary B. Lewis Elementary

18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316

585 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mary B. Lewis Elementary School, located at 18040 San Bernardino Ave. in Bloomington, California, is a public school serving students in the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Mary B. Lewis Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school staff and administration work closely with parents and local families to create a safe, inclusive campus culture that encourages students to reach their full potential. With its focus on equity and high expectations, the school strives to provide the resources and guidance necessary for every student to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

585

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary B. Lewis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	518
Black	33
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
518 (88.5 %)
Black
33 (5.6 %)
White
27 (4.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5025
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 91