Is West Heritage Elementary a good school?

West Heritage Elementary ranks 1966 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Heritage Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 583 students attended West Heritage Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of West Heritage Elementary?

Students at West Heritage Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% African American, 11% White, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Heritage Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Heritage Intermediate High : Etiwanda High

West Heritage Elementary

Summary:

West Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, California, serving 638 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Etiwanda Elementary School District, which is ranked 186 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While West Heritage Elementary consistently performs better than the state average in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics assessments, it lags behind the district average by 10-15 percentage points in proficiency rates. The school also struggles with a lower proficiency rate in the California Science Assessment (CAST) compared to the district and state averages. West Heritage Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic, Asian, and African American students, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and English Language Learners. Notably, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.1% in 2017-2018 to 25.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools within the Etiwanda Elementary School District, such as Windrows Elementary, Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary, and Grapeland Elementary, West Heritage Elementary performs below average in both academic achievement and student demographics. While the school's performance is strong for African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners, it lags behind in the performance of White and Multi-racial students. Addressing the areas of chronic absenteeism and improving science instruction could be key focus areas for West Heritage Elementary to enhance its overall academic performance and provide a more equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

13690 West Constitution Way
Fontana, CA 92336-3884

(909) 899-1199

District: Etiwanda Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1966^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,001

Students who attend West Heritage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Heritage Intermediate
High:	Etiwanda High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 583

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.3%

Asian:

12.7%

African American:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Heritage Elementary ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Etiwanda Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.3%), Asian (12.7%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Etiwanda Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Heritage Elementary is 20.5, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Etiwanda Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare West Heritage Elementary employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Heritage Elementary is $6,001, which is the 2^nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Etiwanda Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Heritage Elementary 1966^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See West Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Etiwanda Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Etiwanda Elementary 186^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Heritage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	44.23	2448^th	4809	49.1%
2005	48.03	2292^nd	4822	52.5%
2006	57.64	1837^th	4818	61.9%
2007	59.00	1871^st	5113	63.4%
2008	66.27	1576^th	5113	69.2%
2009	67.55	1556^th	5193	70.0%
2010	62.25	1872^nd	5314	64.8%
2011	73.36	1330^th	5377	75.3%
2012	70.47	1497^th	5390	72.2%
2013	77.35	1204^th	5530	78.2%
2015	57.19	2072^nd	5611	63.1%
2016	56.27	2162^nd	5614	61.5%
2017	54.24	2315^th	5692	59.3%
2018	56.60	2203^rd	5662	61.1%
2019	63.10	1924^th	5789	66.8%
2022	58.50	2102^nd	5883	64.3%
2023	56.89	2189^th	5874	62.7%
2024	62.21	1966^th	5862	66.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.87	458^th	669	31.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.40	225^th	3275	93.1%
2022	87.18	196^th	3311	94.1%
2024	85.29	171^st	3160	94.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.92	1700^th	2420	29.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.75	1756^th	5084	65.5%
2019	66.93	1352^nd	5173	73.9%
2022	64.51	1443^rd	5264	72.6%
2023	55.13	2034^th	5374	62.2%
2024	47.45	2570^th	5511	53.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	70.94	55^th	356	84.6%
2023	55.57	119^th	336	64.6%
2024	69.16	71^st	364	80.5%

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Rank History for Female students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.30	2309^th	5413	57.3%
2019	61.75	1903^rd	5492	65.3%
2022	58.63	2000^th	5635	64.5%
2023	59.48	1970^th	5617	64.9%
2024	68.54	1547^th	5605	72.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.16	468^th	2128	78.0%
2019	50.24	975^th	2585	62.3%
2022	62.57	541^st	2227	75.7%

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Rank History for Male students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.19	2015^th	5431	62.9%
2019	62.05	1865^th	5510	66.2%
2022	56.74	2107^th	5663	62.8%
2023	52.76	2297^th	5650	59.3%
2024	51.73	2374^th	5636	57.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.68	679^th	1154	41.2%
2024	63.36	549^th	1203	54.4%

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Rank History for African American students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	57.85	237^th	700	66.1%
2019	78.62	106^th	747	85.8%
2022	58.20	194^th	663	70.7%
2023	76.95	108^th	662	83.7%
2024	68.77	131^st	593	77.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.52	1121^st	4830	76.8%
2019	76.58	853^rd	4963	82.8%
2022	72.73	1032^nd	5084	79.7%
2023	68.51	1254^th	5098	75.4%
2024	72.18	1087^th	5102	78.7%

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Rank History for White students at West Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.08	1450^th	2737	47.0%
2019	62.54	1113^th	2834	60.7%
2022	51.21	1421^st	2726	47.9%
2023	64.34	978^th	2662	63.3%
2024	46.19	1539^th	2647	41.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

I am very pleased with the services and loving staff provided to my child at this school. His two teachers Mrs. Deaver and Mrs. Bustamante truly cares about his success. They definitely reinforce the terminology "No child left behind".
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Enrollment information for West Heritage Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	152	18	55	127	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1991	243	56	111	181	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1992	306	65	136	213	0	n/a	n/a	0	720
1993	373	84	140	251	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
1994	439	117	166	310	1	n/a	n/a	0	1033
1995	291	113	102	231	2	n/a	n/a	0	739
1996	291	113	102	231	2	n/a	n/a	0	739
1997	285	117	107	259	2	n/a	n/a	0	770
1998	289	148	109	302	2	n/a	n/a	0	850
1999	275	160	98	327	2	n/a	n/a	0	862
2000	259	169	105	320	3	n/a	n/a	8	864
2001	214	185	88	343	5	n/a	n/a	17	852
2002	199	175	85	314	4	n/a	n/a	0	777
2003	199	175	85	314	4	n/a	n/a	0	777
2004	162	158	83	321	2	n/a	n/a	46	772
2005	150	138	76	284	1	n/a	n/a	80	729
2006	128	125	70	246	1	n/a	n/a	102	672
2007	125	106	63	246	1	n/a	n/a	98	639
2008	102	91	56	245	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	494
2009	78	81	52	230	0	0	134	0	575
2010	86	71	46	337	0	0	31	0	571
2011	80	67	45	338	1	0	19	0	550
2012	84	67	49	315	1	0	25	0	541
2013	96	60	47	320	1	1	23	0	548
2014	98	64	57	348	1	0	23	0	591
2015	97	75	53	349	0	0	24	0	598
2016	99	81	63	371	0	2	30	0	646
2017	80	85	71	393	1	2	38	0	670
2018	84	91	76	390	4	1	35	0	681
2019	84	77	67	414	4	0	38	0	684
2020	93	74	79	395	3	1	45	0	690
2021	82	69	80	372	3	1	46	0	653
2022	75	75	76	339	3	1	48	0	617
2023	76	84	73	340	3	1	61	0	638
2024	65	68	74	328	2	1	45	0	583

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Heritage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	352	12.0	29.3	n/a
1991	591	20.0	29.5	n/a
1992	720	20.3	35.4	8.2
1993	849	29.0	29.3	10.6
1994	1033	37.0	27.9	8.7
1995	739	27.3	27.1	18.5
1996	739	27.3	27.1	18.5
1997	770	32.0	24.1	20.3
1998	850	38.0	22.4	20.7
1999	862	38.0	22.7	26.5
2000	864	38.0	22.7	28.2
2001	852	37.0	23.0	28
2002	777	34.0	22.9	28.7
2003	777	34.0	22.9	28.7
2004	772	34.0	22.7	31.4
2005	729	33.0	22.1	35.1
2006	672	30.3	22.2	31.8
2007	639	28.5	22.4	39.7
2008	494	30.0	16.5	44.1
2009	575	25.0	20.5	34.4
2010	571	24.0	23.7	38.4
2011	550	n/a	n/a	44.2
2012	541	22.0	24.5	n/a
2013	548	21.0	26.0	50.7
2014	591	25.5	23.1	50.6
2015	598	25.0	23.9	49.3
2016	646	29.0	22.2	54.8
2017	670	29.2	22.9	53
2018	681	27.3	24.9	60.5
2019	684	24.8	27.5	59.1
2020	690	n/a	n/a	55.1
2021	653	27.4	23.7	47.8
2022	617	30.2	20.4	65
2023	638	28.5	22.3	66.8
2024	583	28.3	20.5	49.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Heritage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	352	12.0	29.3	n/a
1991	591	20.0	29.5	n/a
1992	720	20.3	35.4	8.2
1993	849	29.0	29.3	10.6
1994	1033	37.0	27.9	8.7
1995	739	27.3	27.1	18.5
1996	739	27.3	27.1	18.5
1997	770	32.0	24.1	20.3
1998	850	38.0	22.4	20.7
1999	862	38.0	22.7	26.5
2000	864	38.0	22.7	28.2
2001	852	37.0	23.0	28
2002	777	34.0	22.9	28.7
2003	777	34.0	22.9	28.7
2004	772	34.0	22.7	31.4
2005	729	33.0	22.1	35.1
2006	672	30.3	22.2	31.8
2007	639	28.5	22.4	39.7
2008	494	30.0	16.5	44.1
2009	575	25.0	20.5	34.4
2010	571	24.0	23.7	38.4
2011	550	n/a	n/a	44.2
2012	541	22.0	24.5	n/a
2013	548	21.0	26.0	50.7
2014	591	25.5	23.1	50.6
2015	598	25.0	23.9	49.3
2016	646	29.0	22.2	54.8
2017	670	29.2	22.9	53
2018	681	27.3	24.9	60.5
2019	684	24.8	27.5	59.1
2020	690	n/a	n/a	55.1
2021	653	27.4	23.7	47.8
2022	617	30.2	20.4	65
2023	638	28.5	22.3	66.8
2024	583	28.3	20.5	49.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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