YUCCA MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yucca Mesa Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Morongo Unified school district, located in Yucca Valley, CA with about 416 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Yucca Mesa Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Yucca Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in Yucca Valley, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Morongo Unified School District, the school is situated in a high-desert environment and is known for fostering a community-focused learning atmosphere. It provides a foundational curriculum aimed at preparing students for middle school while emphasizing basic academic skills, character development, and social growth.

The school environment typically reflects the tight-knit nature of the Yucca Valley community, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive space for young learners. Like many schools in the region, Yucca Mesa Elementary works to balance academic standards with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student population. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding current programs, performance ratings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the school administration directly at the Avalon Avenue campus.

For more information, contact Yucca Mesa Elementary at (760) 228-1777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3380 Avalon Ave.
Yucca Valley, CA 92277-9154
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YUCCA MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yucca Valley, CA with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Morongo Unified
Total Students:
416
Teachers:
18.07
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 416 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YUCCA MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
Hispanic/Latino
22.6%
Asian
3.1%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.