Top Rankings
Etiwanda Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 13,587 students in Etiwanda Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Etiwanda Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
13,587 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
572 Teachers
174,000 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Etiwanda Elementary School District, which is ranked #167 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
# American Indian Students
33 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,932 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
22%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,936 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
55%
# Black Students
1,131 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,351 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,170 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,746
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,286
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,383
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,476
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,522
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,534
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,514
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,587
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,539
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,785 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$187 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,481
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,785
$18,396
Best Etiwanda Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Golden Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12400 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-9105
Grades: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Day Creek Intermediate
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #33.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7171 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 463-7026
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6989 Kenyon Way
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-6120
Grades: K-5
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Terra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7497 Mountain View Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5715
Grades: K-5
| 912 students
Rank: #66.
Caryn Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6290 Sierra Crest View Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Etiwanda Colony Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13144 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #88.
East Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14250 East Constitution Way
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 823-5696
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 823-5696
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #99.
Windrows Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6855 Victoria Park Ln.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
David W. Long Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5383 Bridlepath Dr.
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #1111.
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15172 Walnut St.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-8691
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-8691
Grades: K-5
| 741 students
Rank: #1212.
Falcon Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5470 Lytle Creek Rd.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-6111
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-6111
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1313.
Etiwanda Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6925 Etiwanda Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1414.
Perdew Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13051 Miller Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1515.
Heritage Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13766 South Heritage Cir.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #1616.
Summit Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Rank: #1717.
Etiwanda Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 East Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-1704
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #1818.
West Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13690 West Constitution Way
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 899-1199
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 899-1199
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
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