Puesta del Sol Elementary

(760)243-2028

www.vesd.net

651 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Puesta del Sol Elementary, located in Victorville, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Victor Elementary School District (VESD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills to prepare students for future success. By leveraging the resources of the larger school district, Puesta del Sol focuses on providing a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic mission, Puesta del Sol functions as a central community hub for families in the Victorville area. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall educational experience, striving to create a safe and inclusive culture for all children. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an active presence through the Victor Elementary School District’s official website at http://www.vesd.net.

651

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Puesta del Sol Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	438
Black	143
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
438 (67.3 %)
Black
143 (22.0 %)
Two or More
33 (5.1 %)
White
25 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Victor Elementary
Phone:	(760)243-2028
Website:	http://www.vesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 121

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Puesta del Sol Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Puesta del Sol Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	50.8%
Male	320	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)