Clover Flat Elementary

Mountain Empire Unified
39639 Old Highway 80
Boulevard, CA 91905
187 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Clover Flat Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Boulevard, California, serving students in the Mountain Empire Unified School District. Situated along Old Highway 80 in the high desert region of East San Diego County, the school provides a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes community connection. Because of its remote location, the school serves as a vital hub for families living in the surrounding unincorporated areas, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique landscape of the backcountry, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body. As part of the Mountain Empire district, Clover Flat Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its learners through collaborative teaching and a focus on student well-being. Its setting allows for a distinct educational experience that prioritizes stability and local engagement, helping students build strong foundations within a tight-knit school community.
187
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    78 (41.7 %)
  • White
    56 (29.9 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (16.0 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Mountain Empire Unified
Phone: (619)766-4655
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 38
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio