Phelan Elementary

www.snowlineschools.com

642 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Phelan Elementary School is a public school located in the high desert community of Phelan, California, and serves as part of the Snowline Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its district resources, Phelan Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to become active participants in their local community.

The school places a high priority on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, staff, and families. Through its connection to the Snowline Joint Unified School District, Phelan Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum and district-wide initiatives designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. With a focus on both traditional academic excellence and personal responsibility, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

642

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phelan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	422
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
422 (65.7 %)
White
133 (20.7 %)
Two or More
73 (11.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Snowline Joint Unified
Phone:	(760)868-3252
Website:	http://www.snowlineschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 89

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 105