Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary

www.etiwanda.org

878 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary, located in Alta Loma, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students within the Etiwanda School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is well-known for its strong emphasis on parent and community involvement. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and local stakeholders work together to enhance the educational experience through various enrichment programs and school-wide initiatives. Guided by the district’s mission of excellence, the school provides a well-rounded foundation that supports the social, emotional, and academic needs of every child, making it a cornerstone of the local Alta Loma community.

878

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	270
Black	30
Asian	348
Two or More	92
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
348 (39.6%)
Hispanic
270 (30.8%)
White
136 (15.5%)
Two or More
92 (10.5%)
Black
30 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Etiwanda Elementary
Phone:	(909)989-6120
Website:	http://www.etiwanda.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 156

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 154