Is Kathy Binks Elementary a good school?

Kathy Binks Elementary ranks 2970 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kathy Binks Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 580 students attended Kathy Binks Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kathy Binks Elementary?

Students at Kathy Binks Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Asian, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Kathy Binks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kathy Binks Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Wayne Ruble Middle High : Fontana A. B. Miller High

Kathy Binks Elementary

Summary:

Kathy Binks Elementary is a public elementary school in Fontana, California, serving 577 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fontana Unified School District, which is ranked 1103 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Academically, Kathy Binks Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 40% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 37.35% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 36.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to 22.66% for the district and 35.54% for the state. However, the school's African American, English Language Learner, and Special Education students performed relatively well, ranking in the top 50% of California elementary schools. Conversely, Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status students at Kathy Binks Elementary performed below the overall school and state averages.

Another area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased significantly from 7.0% in 2018-2019 to 24.6% in 2022-2023, higher than the rates of nearby schools. While Kathy Binks Elementary's performance is generally below the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy, perform significantly better, suggesting opportunities to learn from their practices. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for Kathy Binks Elementary and the Fontana Unified School District to address challenges related to academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and equity to provide a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

7358 Cypress Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336-1975

(909) 357-5030

District: Fontana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2970^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Kathy Binks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wayne Ruble Middle
High:	Fontana A. B. Miller High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.5%

African American:

8.1%

Asian:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kathy Binks Elementary ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Fontana Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.35. (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 (75.5%), African American (8.1%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kathy Binks Elementary is 20.4. 19 elementary schools in the Fontana Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kathy Binks Elementary employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kathy Binks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kathy Binks Elementary 2970^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Kathy Binks Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fontana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fontana Unified 1103^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kathy Binks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2009	32.28	3535^th	5193	31.9%
2010	32.90	3631^st	5314	31.7%
2011	29.10	4055^th	5377	24.6%
2012	25.27	4295^th	5390	20.3%
2013	32.02	3889^th	5530	29.7%
2015	29.80	3715^th	5611	33.8%
2016	27.17	3999^th	5614	28.8%
2017	23.58	4377^th	5692	23.1%
2018	33.24	3581^st	5662	36.8%
2019	41.88	3082^nd	5789	46.8%
2022	28.22	4023^rd	5883	31.6%
2023	27.60	4116^th	5874	29.9%
2024	43.35	2970^th	5862	49.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.85	1515^th	3246	53.3%
2019	50.16	1239^th	3275	62.2%
2022	28.19	2742^nd	3311	17.2%
2023	45.84	1430^th	3250	56.0%
2024	45.86	1425^th	3160	54.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.84	1918^th	2420	20.7%
2024	44.06	1155^th	2634	56.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.58	2640^th	5084	48.1%
2019	48.26	2517^th	5173	51.3%
2022	39.47	3057^th	5264	41.9%
2023	32.29	3709^th	5374	31.0%
2024	50.93	2328^th	5511	57.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.55	3380^th	5413	37.6%
2019	45.76	2741^st	5492	50.1%
2022	26.91	4028^th	5635	28.5%
2023	32.36	3552^nd	5617	36.8%
2024	42.02	2919^th	5605	47.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.55	1021^st	2128	52.0%
2019	37.29	1417^th	2585	45.2%
2022	33.20	1344^th	2227	39.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.28	3523^rd	5431	35.1%
2019	37.84	3205^th	5510	41.8%
2022	30.80	3723^rd	5663	34.3%
2023	23.75	4377^th	5650	22.5%
2024	44.09	2808^th	5636	50.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.17	134^th	662	79.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kathy Binks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.42	2903^rd	4830	39.9%
2019	50.05	2281^st	4963	54.0%
2022	32.70	3464^th	5084	31.9%
2023	29.59	3747^th	5098	26.5%
2024	45.38	2593^rd	5102	49.2%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, August 5, 2019

The school staff is very welcoming. Children and parents are consistently greeted with a smile and a warm good morning. The school shows compassion thru the rapport they build with each parent and child. The staff dedicate their time to learn each childs' name and makes sure that they are having a positive day. The teachers and the principal find ways to keep the kids engaged and still enjoy the school curriculum. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kathy Binks Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	18	28	11	307	1	n/a	n/a	365
2009	21	37	22	360	4	0	2	446
2010	24	38	33	432	3	0	0	530
2011	26	36	31	406	3	3	0	505
2012	24	44	24	436	2	1	0	531
2013	21	38	19	467	0	1	9	555
2014	28	38	22	478	0	0	7	573
2015	28	42	18	518	0	0	10	616
2016	22	46	17	527	0	1	10	623
2017	26	48	21	508	0	0	11	614
2018	32	49	27	486	0	0	14	608
2019	25	42	28	482	2	0	9	588
2020	27	46	32	477	2	0	11	595
2021	28	36	34	457	2	0	8	565
2022	25	51	33	455	3	0	10	577
2023	34	49	38	445	4	0	7	577
2024	36	47	44	438	5	2	8	580

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 Kathy Binks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	365	19.0	19.2	82.2
2009	446	22.0	17.2	89.2
2010	530	22.0	24.0	83.4
2011	505	n/a	n/a	83.6
2012	531	19.5	27.2	n/a
2013	555	19.5	28.4	85.9
2014	573	20.0	28.6	88.1
2015	616	22.0	28.0	86.9
2016	623	23.0	27.0	86.4
2017	614	23.6	25.9	80.9
2018	608	23.8	25.4	76.5
2019	588	23.9	24.5	76.5
2020	595	n/a	n/a	68.7
2021	565	30.0	18.7	75.4
2022	577	27.3	21.1	68.5
2023	577	28.3	20.3	74.2
2024	580	28.3	20.4	79.7

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 Kathy Binks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	365	19.0	19.2	82.2
2009	446	22.0	17.2	89.2
2010	530	22.0	24.0	83.4
2011	505	n/a	n/a	83.6
2012	531	19.5	27.2	n/a
2013	555	19.5	28.4	85.9
2014	573	20.0	28.6	88.1
2015	616	22.0	28.0	86.9
2016	623	23.0	27.0	86.4
2017	614	23.6	25.9	80.9
2018	608	23.8	25.4	76.5
2019	588	23.9	24.5	76.5
2020	595	n/a	n/a	68.7
2021	565	30.0	18.7	75.4
2022	577	27.3	21.1	68.5
2023	577	28.3	20.3	74.2
2024	580	28.3	20.4	79.7

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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