Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5810 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
3%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/11000/11011/dr-ernest-garcia-elementary-school-chart-bv1KXbb.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School is ranked #5810 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merle S. Casey Elementary School, Paul Rogers Elementary School, Ruth Grimes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School?
622 students attend Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School part of?
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School is part of Rialto Unified School District.
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