Canyon Crest Elementary

www.fusd.net

445 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Canyon Crest Elementary is a public school located in Fontana, California, and is part of the Fontana Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience aimed at preparing children for success in middle school and beyond. As part of a large school district, Canyon Crest generally follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various educational resources and support programs designed to foster student development in a collaborative learning environment.

The school’s website, hosted by the Fontana Unified School District, serves as a primary hub for families to access important information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Located on Cherry Avenue, Canyon Crest operates as a central fixture for neighborhood families, emphasizing the importance of home-school communication and community involvement to support student achievement. Prospective parents and current families are encouraged to visit the provided district website to learn more about specific programs, staff contact information, and updates regarding school events.

445

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	376
Black	24
Asian	18
Two or More	6

Hispanic
376 (84.5 %)
Black
24 (5.4 %)
White
21 (4.7 %)
Asian
18 (4.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)

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:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5440
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 90

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 62