At a glance
Reported students
842
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
518
J. Marion Roynon Elementary: 842 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
24.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 678
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about J. Marion Roynon Elementary
J. Marion Roynon Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in La Verne. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bonita Unified. NCES reports 842 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.8:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.5%) and White (16.3%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J. Marion Roynon Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.3%
- Hispanic61.5%
- Black2.6%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bonita Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arma J. Shull Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
633 reported students
Oak Mesa Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
582 reported students
Gladstone Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
518 reported students
La Verne Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
477 reported students
Fred Ekstrand Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
Allen Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
467 reported students
Public schools near J. Marion Roynon Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Miller Elementary Elementary · Bonita Unified | KG–05 | 448 | 0.6 mi |
| La Verne Heights Elementary Elementary · Bonita Unified | KG–05 | 477 | 1.3 mi |
| Harrison Elementary Elementary · Pomona Unified | KG–08 | 328 | 1.3 mi |
| La Verne Science and Technology Charter Elementary · Charter · Pomona Unified | KG–06 | 270 | 1.5 mi |
| Sumner Elementary Elementary · Claremont Unified | KG–06 | 444 | 1.7 mi |
| Danbury Special Education Elementary · Claremont Unified | KG–08 | 47 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J. Marion Roynon Elementary
What grades does J. Marion Roynon Elementary serve?
J. Marion Roynon Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bonita Unified.
How many students attend J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
J. Marion Roynon Elementary reported 842 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 678 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.8:1, based on 842 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J. Marion Roynon Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
J. Marion Roynon Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bonita Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J. Marion Roynon Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J. Marion Roynon Elementary in?
J. Marion Roynon Elementary is part of Bonita Unified, based in San Dimas, CA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J. Marion Roynon Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grace Miller Elementary (0.6 mi), La Verne Heights Elementary (1.3 mi), Harrison Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.