Desert Knolls Elementary

18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307

610 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Knolls Elementary School is a public school located in Apple Valley, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Apple Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a focus on foundational education, the staff works to integrate modern instructional practices with a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond academics, Desert Knolls prides itself on cultivating a close-knit school community that emphasizes inclusivity and school spirit. The school environment typically features a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and build social skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Apple Valley community, Desert Knolls aims to provide a safe and encouraging space where every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

610

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Knolls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	370
Black	54
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
370 (60.7 %)
White
152 (24.9 %)
Black
54 (8.9 %)
Two or More
24 (3.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Apple Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)242-3441
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Knolls Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Knolls Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	46.9%
Male	324	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)