Pearblossom Elementary

www.keppelunion.org/pearblossomelementary

393 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pearblossom Elementary, located in the high desert community of Pearblossom, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Keppel Union School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, student character development, and fostering a positive school climate. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to prepare its young students for long-term academic success while addressing the unique needs of its rural, close-knit community.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, Pearblossom Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and works to integrate modern educational strategies to ensure students are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for their future education. With a mission rooted in equity and achievement, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

393

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearblossom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	282
Black	8
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
282 (71.8 %)
White
91 (23.2 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Keppel Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)944-6019
Website:	http://www.keppelunion.org/pearblossomelementary
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 49

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pearblossom Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	31
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pearblossom Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	50.9%
Male	193	49.1%

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