South Tamarind Elementary

www.fusd.net

565 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Tamarind Elementary, located in Fontana, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Fontana Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors, focusing on core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Tamarind Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Fontana area to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With resources provided through the Fontana Unified School District, the school strives to integrate modern educational tools and supportive services to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

565

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Tamarind Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	514
Black	22
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
514 (91.0%)
Black
22 (3.9%)
White
13 (2.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5760
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 140

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Tamarind Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	140
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Tamarind Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	44.6%
Male	313	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)