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Almond Elementary

8172 Almond Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

About Almond Elementary

Almond Elementary is a public school in Fontana, California, for students in grades K–6. There are about 447 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 20:1, which is typical for public elementary schools in the area. Almond Elementary's main goal is to teach English Language Arts and mathematics. To do this, they use structured classroom learning and extra academic help to meet the needs of all their students. There is a lot of cultural and ethnic diversity among the students, with a high percentage coming from minority backgrounds. This is similar to the demographics of the larger Fontana community. U.S. News data shows that about 9% of students are good at math and 17% are good at reading. This means that there are still chances for academic growth and targeted help. Funding levels are usually in line with the averages for public schools in the district and the state. This money goes toward student services, instructional programs, and running the campus. Almond Elementary is a neighborhood school in a family-friendly area with housing that is not too expensive. It has a lot of room for improvement if it keeps its focus on academics and gets the community involved.

Almond Elementary Contact Information

Address

8172 Almond Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

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Phone

(909) 357-5130

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 17% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
447
Total Students
$117744
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6038 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Almond Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.8%
Asian 2.46%
Hispanic 89.71%
Black 2.91%
Two+ Races 0.67%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.8%
Asian
2.46%
Hispanic
89.71%
Black
2.91%
Two+ Races
0.67%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 447
46.98%
210 Female
53.02%
237 Male

Student Population

447 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

894 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The principal’s message highlights notable academic growth in areas like i-Ready assessments, state testing (SBAC), English Learner proficiency, and a reduction in behavior incidents, reflecting positive trends in student performance and school climate

FAQ

Q1. Are there activities at Almond Elementary that go beyond the classroom?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in enrichment programs that help them think creatively and critically.

Q2. Does the school encourage activities that involve the whole family?

Ans. Families are welcome to come to school events, workshops, and activities in the community.

Q3. How does the school help students stay healthy?

Ans. There are counseling services and activities for social and emotional learning.

Q4. Does the school use technology to help students learn?

Ans. Digital tools are used in classrooms to make lessons better and keep students interested.

Q5. Do you give students credit for good behavior and hard work?

Ans. The school encourages programs that honor students for their accomplishments.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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