Summary:
Zip code 92401 contains one elementary school, Captain Leland Norton Elementary, a K-6 school serving 460 students in the San Bernardino City Unified district, which serves a high-needs community.
This school stands out for its significant academic improvement, rising from the 22nd to the 47th percentile in statewide ranking over two years, and it consistently outperforms its district averages in English, math, and science. However, it still trails behind California state averages in these subjects. Performance varies notably by grade, with third grade showing the strongest results while fourth grade, particularly in math, faces the greatest challenges.
A major area of concern is chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 39.7% that is more than double the state average, representing a significant barrier to learning. The school invests heavily in its students, with per-pupil spending near $24,000, but this high level of resources has not yet closed the gap with state performance benchmarks, indicating that how resources are used is as important as the amount.
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