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Fenton Primary Center

11351 Dronfield Ave., Pacoima, CA, 91331

About Fenton Primary Center

Fenton Primary Center is located at 11351 Dronfield Avenue in the Pacoima area. This campus serves students in grades K-2 with a total enrollment of 635. The student–teacher ratio is 20:1. Math proficiency and reading proficiency are good. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school is set up in a way that encourages students to take responsibility for their own work and focus on their studies. Staff members work to ensure that every grade level has the same daily schedule. The campus layout facilitates easy navigation between the various grade wings. During scheduled breaks, outdoor areas provide kids a place to play and move around. The administrative offices are located near the main entrance so that they can greet visitors. There are well-marked paths that connect the different permanent and portable buildings on the site. Homes in the area around here cost between $550,000 and $780,000. Parents often say they trust the school to keep all the kids safe and make them feel welcome. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Fenton Primary Center Contact Information

Address

11351 Dronfield Ave., Pacoima, CA, 91331

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Phone

(818) 485-5900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
528
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6507 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fenton Primary Center

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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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: 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 2.65%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 91.1%
Black 3.79%
Two+ Races 0.57%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.65%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
91.1%
Black
3.79%
Two+ Races
0.57%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 528
51.89%
274 Female
48.11%
254 Male

Student Population

528 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

528 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Application to Fenton Primary Center for the 2026–2027 school year is open now. This year, the focus is on students in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten. The Fenton Charter Public Schools Board met on March 12, 2026, to talk about the district's academic goals and get updates on the buildings. Families can also join a virtual TK and Kindergarten Informational Meeting on Zoom this Thursday, March 19. There, they can meet the teachers and find out more about the school's hands-on learning programs.

FAQ

Q1. What is the normal dress code for students at Fenton Primary Center?

Ans. Every day, students must wear school clothes that are comfortable and appropriate and follow the district's rules for safety and not being a distraction.

Q2. Does Fenton Primary Center have a transitional kindergarten class on site?

Ans. To help young students get ready for the future, the campus offers a special transitional kindergarten program.

Q3. How can families help with the garden project at Fenton Primary Center?

Ans. Parents are welcome to help keep the learning garden in good shape, where kids learn about plants and how to eat well.

Q4. Are there any music classes at Fenton Primary Center?

Ans. To help them develop their early creative and auditory skills, young students take rhythmic and vocal music lessons every week.

Q5. Does Fenton Primary Center have a literacy night for families every year?

Ans. Every year, the school hosts an evening event where families can look at new books and learn how to read in a fun way.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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
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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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