Palm Vista Elementary

74350 Baseline
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

383 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Palm Vista Elementary is a public school located in Twentynine Palms, California, serving students within the Morongo Unified School District. Positioned in the high desert region near the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, the school plays a vital role in educating a diverse student body that includes many children from military families. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for future success through a blend of traditional academics and character-building initiatives. By leveraging its unique location and local partnerships, Palm Vista strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a dedicated staff and a focus on essential foundational skills, the school serves as a central hub for the Twentynine Palms community, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of learners.

383

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	121
Black	62
Asian	13
Two or More	22
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

White
151 (39.4 %)
Hispanic
121 (31.6 %)
Black
62 (16.2 %)
Two or More
22 (5.7 %)
Asian
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
9 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Morongo Unified
Phone:	(760)367-7538
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1