Oleander Elementary School in Fontana, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Oleander Elementary School is a suburban public school in Fontana, California that is part of Fontana Unified School District. It serves 561 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

561 Students

33 Teachers

8650 Oleander Ave

Fontana, CA 92335 View local requests

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Oleander Elementary School Demographics

81%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Oleander Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 21, 2026

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