Is H. Frank Dominguez Elementary a good school?

H. Frank Dominguez Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.8% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend H. Frank Dominguez Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended H. Frank Dominguez Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of H. Frank Dominguez Elementary?

Students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of H. Frank Dominguez Elementary attend?

Students who attend H. Frank Dominguez Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Curtis Middle High : Indian Springs High

H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Summary:

H. Frank Dominguez Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, California, serving 381 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is ranked 1221 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

H. Frank Dominguez Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 13.5% in 2017-2018 to 45.2% in 2022-2023, notably higher than nearby schools like Monterey Elementary (43.4%) and Captain Leland Norton Elementary (53.4%). Academically, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in Smarter Balanced Assessments, with only 16.59% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.28% in Mathematics, compared to 33.42% and 21.02% for the district, respectively.

While H. Frank Dominguez Elementary shares similarities with other schools in the district, the analysis suggests that some nearby SOAR Charter Academy, Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences - San Bernardino, Savant Preparatory Academy of Business, and Hardy Brown College Prep are achieving better academic results, which may provide valuable insights for potential improvement strategies at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-6

135 South Allen St.
San Bernardino, CA 92408-1503

(909) 888-8020

District: San Bernardino City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5696^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,515

Students who attend H. Frank Dominguez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Curtis Middle
High:	Indian Springs High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.9%

African American:

9.1%

Asian:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details H. Frank Dominguez Elementary ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 45^th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.48. (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 (83.9%), African American (9.1%), Asian (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary is 16.4, which is the 2^nd best among 48 elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare H. Frank Dominguez Elementary employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary is $6,515. 42 elementary schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

H. Frank Dominguez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks H. Frank Dominguez Elementary 5696^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See H. Frank Dominguez Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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San Bernardino City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Bernardino City Unified 1221^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	16.93	4917^th	5611	12.4%
2016	23.67	4285^th	5614	23.7%
2017	20.35	4666^th	5692	18.0%
2018	21.44	4570^th	5662	19.3%
2019	22.17	4619^th	5789	20.2%
2022	16.31	5242^nd	5883	10.9%
2023	12.39	5534^th	5874	5.8%
2024	9.48	5696^th	5862	2.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.25	2235^th	3246	31.1%
2019	23.47	2974^th	3275	9.2%
2022	44.48	1505^th	3311	54.5%
2023	26.83	2763^rd	3250	15.0%
2024	26.78	2762^nd	3160	12.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.02	1903^rd	2420	21.4%
2024	23.21	2221^st	2634	15.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.13	3759^th	5084	26.1%
2019	30.58	3825^th	5173	26.1%
2022	21.68	4521^st	5264	14.1%
2023	15.94	4975^th	5374	7.4%
2024	12.50	5295^th	5511	3.9%

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Rank History for Female students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	23.40	4283^rd	5413	20.9%
2019	22.97	4386^th	5492	20.1%
2022	19.16	4793^rd	5635	14.9%
2023	15.65	5092^nd	5617	9.3%
2024	13.61	5226^th	5605	6.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.91	1592^nd	2128	25.2%
2019	20.92	2299^th	2585	11.1%
2022	21.87	1924^th	2227	13.6%

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Rank History for Male students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.23	4553^rd	5431	16.2%
2019	22.60	4410^th	5510	20.0%
2022	14.58	5247^th	5663	7.3%
2023	11.04	5464^th	5650	3.3%
2024	8.05	5569^th	5636	1.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.19	3328^th	4830	31.1%
2019	31.32	3597^th	4963	27.5%
2022	19.52	4541^st	5084	10.7%
2023	15.35	4773^rd	5098	6.4%
2024	12.38	4906^th	5102	3.8%

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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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Enrollment information for H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	14	46	6	296	0	29	391
2016	9	39	7	327	1	24	407
2017	10	50	8	365	1	27	461
2018	14	39	10	364	1	29	457
2019	14	27	9	362	0	12	424
2020	8	23	10	350	0	14	405
2021	8	27	12	335	0	6	388
2022	8	22	10	329	2	7	378
2023	7	36	9	318	1	10	381
2024	8	30	10	276	0	5	329

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 H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	391	14.0	27.9	95.9
2016	407	16.0	25.4	96.6
2017	461	18.0	25.6	93.3
2018	457	18.0	25.3	96.1
2019	424	17.0	24.9	97.2
2020	405	n/a	n/a	95.3
2021	388	18.0	21.5	94.6
2022	378	19.5	19.3	86.8
2023	381	19.5	19.5	91.6
2024	329	19.9	16.4	96

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 H. Frank Dominguez Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	391	14.0	27.9	95.9
2016	407	16.0	25.4	96.6
2017	461	18.0	25.6	93.3
2018	457	18.0	25.3	96.1
2019	424	17.0	24.9	97.2
2020	405	n/a	n/a	95.3
2021	388	18.0	21.5	94.6
2022	378	19.5	19.3	86.8
2023	381	19.5	19.5	91.6
2024	329	19.9	16.4	96

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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