Fred Ekstrand Elementary

400 North Walnut Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fred Ekstrand Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the city of San Dimas, California, serving students within the Bonita Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, Ekstrand Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for being an integral part of the local San Dimas community, often prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on character education and civic responsibility, Fred Ekstrand Elementary strives to create a supportive culture where students feel encouraged to reach their personal best. The school’s faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular engagement to ensure a holistic approach to student growth.

475

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred Ekstrand Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	321
Black	11
Asian	36
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
321 (67.6%)
White
58 (12.2%)
Two or More
48 (10.1%)
Asian
36 (7.6%)
Black
11 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Bonita Unified
Phone:	(909)971-8203
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 110

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 73