Top Rankings
Central Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,324 students in Central Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Central Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
4,324 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Elementary School District, which is ranked #581 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#555 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
15%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,853 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,896
$19,978
Spending / Student
$13,853
$18,399
Best Central Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coyote Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7889 Elm Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-4743
Gr: K-4 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Dona Merced Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10333 Palo Alto
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1600
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Ruth Musser Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 980-1230
Gr: 5-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Valle Vista Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7727 Valle Vista Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8697
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Cucamonga Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7611 Hellman Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-1788
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7955 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-2541
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Bear Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-9396
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Elementary School District?
Central Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,324 students.
What is the rank of Central Elementary School District?
Central Elementary School District is ranked #581 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Elementary School District?
57% of Central Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Elementary School District?
Central Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Central Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,853 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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