Central Elementary

7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

www.centralsd.net/o/ces

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public primary school located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, serving students within the Cucamonga School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its students while emphasizing personal growth and social development. The campus is integrated into the local community, striving to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors through a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards.

Beyond its academic core, Central Elementary places significant value on parental involvement and school-community collaboration to ensure student success. The school’s digital presence, facilitated through its Schoolloop platform, serves as a hub for communication, providing families with essential updates regarding school events, academic resources, and administrative policies. By maintaining this consistent line of engagement, Central Elementary aims to create a transparent and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

438

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	288
Black	35
Asian	25
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
288 (65.8 %)
White
58 (13.2 %)
Black
35 (8.0 %)
Two or More
29 (6.6 %)
Asian
25 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Central Elementary
Phone:	(909)987-2541
Website:	http://www.centralsd.net/o/ces
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 97

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 67