Poplar Elementary

www.fusd.net

518 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

518

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	498
Black	5
Asian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
498 (96.1 %)
White
10 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
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:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5720
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 92

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Poplar Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Poplar Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	47.9%
Male	270	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)