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Palmetto Elementary

Fontana Unified · San Bernardino County · 9325 Palmetto Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335-5904

(909) 357-5710 · www.fusd.net

3/10
#4261
Rank 4261 out of 5,722
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4343 · 24th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4225 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #3873 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Palmetto Elementary sits in Fontana, a sprawling Inland Empire city that's grown rapidly over the past few decades and has a strong working-class, family-oriented character. Scores here fall below the state average across English, math, and science, so families with strong academic priorities may want to dig deeper into classroom resources and support programs before enrolling. That said, Fontana's tight-knit communities often mean schools like Palmetto benefit from parents who are deeply invested in their kids' day-to-day experience, and the area's affordable housing makes it an accessible landing spot for families putting down roots in the greater San Bernardino region.

Student Demographics

285 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
261 (92%)
White
12 (4%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners99 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged261 (92%)
Students with Disabilities40 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

577
Enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3881 · 36th percentile

65 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found