Eagle Mountain Elementary

Desert Center Unified
1434 Kaiser Rd.
Desert Center, CA 92239
29 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Eagle Mountain Elementary School, located in Desert Center, California, serves as a remote educational hub within the Desert Center Unified School District. Given its location in a sparsely populated region of Riverside County, the school plays a vital role in providing essential K-8 education to students in a rural, desert environment. The school is known for its small-scale, intimate learning atmosphere, which allows for closer interaction between students, faculty, and the local community.

The school’s curriculum focuses on meeting state standards while navigating the unique challenges of serving a small, isolated student population. Through its digital presence on School Loop, the district facilitates communication between parents and educators, providing updates on school events and academic resources. Overall, Eagle Mountain Elementary stands as a cornerstone of the Desert Center community, emphasizing personalized attention and stability for families living in this remote area.
29
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    13 (44.8%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (44.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (3.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Desert Center Unified
Phone: (760)413-2646
Website: http://dcusd.schoolblocks.com/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 8
Grade 1 4
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio