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Poplar Elementary

9937 Poplar Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

About Poplar Elementary

Poplar Elementary is a public school in Fontana, California that serves students in grades K–6. With about 495 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 the school supports personalized learning and participation in class. Poplar Elementary focuses on the basics, like reading, math, science, and social studies. It also includes technology, arts, and physical education programs to give students a well-rounded education. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and a lot of them are from minority groups. According to data from U.S. News, 24% of students are good at math and 29% are good at reading. Funding per student meets district standards, which helps keep instructional materials and extracurricular activities available. Poplar Elementary is in a neighborhood that cares about the community and parents are very involved which makes for a good learning environment. Poplar Elementary has a structured and welcoming learning environment that focuses on helping students learn, supporting them and getting them involved in the community to help them grow.

Poplar Elementary Contact Information

Address

9937 Poplar Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

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Phone

(909) 357-5720

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 29% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
495
Total Students
$117744
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3895 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Poplar 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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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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 2.42%
Asian 0.81%
Hispanic 93.74%
Black 2.22%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.42%
Asian
0.81%
Hispanic
93.74%
Black
2.22%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 495
45.86%
227 Female
54.14%
268 Male

Student Population

495 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

990 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Poplar Elementary School continues to welcome students and families for the 2025–26 academic year, with an emphasis on growth, learning, and community partnership led by Principal Darlene K. Meyers. The school communicates regularly with families through its website and school calendar of events highlighting activities and school involvement opportunities.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any enrichment programs at Poplar Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can sign up for programs in the arts, academics, and STEM.

Q2. What does the school do to help kids learn social and emotional skills?

Ans. SEL programs help students deal with their feelings and make friends.

Q3. Are there programs for the arts that are creative?

Ans. Students do things like music, visual arts, and performances.

Q4. How does the school encourage students to be responsible?

Ans. Programs that promote positive behavior encourage people to be responsible and good citizens.

Q5. Do schools want families to take part in school events?

Ans. Parents are welcome to help out, go to events, and support school programs.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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