Poplar Elementary
Fontana, CA · Fontana Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
3,655th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
9937 Poplar Ave., Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5720Official website ↗NCES ID 061392001598Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Poplar Elementary 3,655th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 250 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 495 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.5% | 93.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 3.9% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $569K in zip 92335 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Poplar Elementary in?
Poplar Elementary is part of the Fontana Unified district in Fontana, California.
Is Poplar Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Poplar Elementary 3,655th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Poplar Elementary?
Hispanic 94%, White 2%, Black 2% (495 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Poplar Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92335 is $569K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.