Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7630 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
82%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School is ranked #7630 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School?
406 students attend Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School part of?
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald Elementary School is part of Rialto Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Fall Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Fall Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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