Locust Elementary

www.fusd.net

346 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Locust Elementary, located at 7420 Locust Ave. in Fontana, California, is a public school operating under the Fontana Unified School District. As an integral part of its local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. Its programming typically emphasizes core curriculum standards, fostering literacy and numeracy skills while supporting the social and emotional development of children during their formative years.

As a member of the Fontana Unified School District, Locust Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational oversight of a larger educational network, which provides students with access to district-wide initiatives, technological integration, and academic support services. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where students are prepared for middle school success. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.fusd.net.

346

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Locust Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	312
Black	10
Asian	10
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
312 (90.2%)
White
10 (2.9%)
Black
10 (2.9%)
Asian
10 (2.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)357-5650
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 73

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 46