Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Virginia Primrose 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Primrose Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia Primrose 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 Virginia Primrose 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
#8423 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
82%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Primrose Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School is ranked #8423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Primrose Elementary School?
373 students attend Virginia Primrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Virginia Primrose Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia Primrose Elementary School?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Virginia Primrose Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Virginia Primrose Elementary School part of?
Virginia Primrose Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2015
This is an amazing school, I have several generations of family members that went their my children included. Love the staff and just the positive happy environment.
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