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Ted Porter Elementary

8330 Locust Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

About Ted Porter Elementary

Ted Porter Elementary is a public school in Fontana, California that serves students in grades K–5. There are about 661 students at the school and the student-teacher ratio is 21:1. This keeps the classroom balanced and allows for personalized instruction and attention.The school focuses on core academic subjects like math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also offers programs in technology, the arts, and physical education to help students grow as a whole. Ted Porter Elementary has a wide range of students, just like the Fontana community as a whole. U.S. News data shows that about 26% of students are good at math and 29% are good at reading. Funding and spending per student are in line with district averages, which makes sure that students have access to important learning materials and support services. The school is in a neighborhood that is good for families, which helps with community involvement and creates a supportive learning environment. Ted Porter Elementary offers a well-rounded education that focuses on both student growth and academic success.

Ted Porter Elementary Contact Information

Address

8330 Locust Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

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Phone

(909) 357-5320

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 26%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 26% in Math and 29% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
661
Total Students
$117744
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3662 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ted Porter 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 3.18%
Asian 1.21%
Hispanic 89.86%
Black 4.84%
Two+ Races 0.91%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.18%
Asian
1.21%
Hispanic
89.86%
Black
4.84%
Two+ Races
0.91%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 661
44.63%
295 Female
55.37%
366 Male

Student Population

661 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

661 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ted J. Porter Elementary continues to emphasize quality education and equitable practices that support students socially, emotionally, and academically, fostering positive relationships and research-based instruction.

FAQ

Q1. Are there clubs outside of school?

Ans. Students can join clubs for sports, arts, and schoolwork.

Q2. Does the school give students tools to help them learn?

Ans. Classrooms have computers and other digital tools that make lessons more interactive.

Q3. What do you do to make students responsible?

Ans. Teaching responsibility through positive behavior programs and classroom duties.

Q4: Are there programs for music and art?

Ans. Learning includes chances to do visual arts, music, and performances.

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

Parents can help out, go to workshops, and take part in school events.

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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