Dona Merced Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 · Central Elementary
#1882 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#24969 of 50,301 nationally
About Dona Merced Elementary
Dona Merced Elementary is a public elementary located in Rancho Cucamonga, in the Central Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 547 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1882nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 547.
There are 13 schools in Rancho Cucamonga; Dona Merced Elementary ranks 5th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dona Merced Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dona Merced Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ruth Musser Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
941 students · 923 m away
Central Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 1.5 km away
Deer Canyon Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students · 1.5 km away
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–4
817 students · 1.7 km away
Victoria Groves Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
452 students · 1.9 km away
Alta Loma Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students · 1.9 km away
Cucamonga Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students · 2.0 km away
Vineyard Junior High
Alta Loma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students · 2.2 km away
Cucamonga Elementary
Rancho Cucamonga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students · 2.5 km away
Rancho Cucamonga Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students · 2.6 km away
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Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dona Merced Elementary a good school?
Dona Merced Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 50.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1882 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dona Merced Elementary rank in California?
Dona Merced Elementary ranks #1882 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #24969 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dona Merced Elementary?
Dona Merced Elementary had 547 students in 2025.
Is Dona Merced Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dona Merced Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dona Merced Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dona Merced Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.