Yucca Valley Elementary
544 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Yucca Valley Elementary School, located at 7601 Hopi Trail in the high desert community of Yucca Valley, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Morongo Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the elementary grades, focusing on building essential literacy, mathematical, and social-emotional skills in a supportive, community-oriented environment. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Yucca Valley Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. The school benefits from its location in the heart of Yucca Valley, where it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, staff support, and active parent involvement, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can thrive, explore their interests, and develop the tools necessary for lifelong success.
Beyond its core curriculum, Yucca Valley Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. The school benefits from its location in the heart of Yucca Valley, where it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, staff support, and active parent involvement, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can thrive, explore their interests, and develop the tools necessary for lifelong success.
544
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
23.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 232 |
| Hispanic | 252 |
| Black | 27 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic252 (46.3 %)
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White232 (42.6 %)
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Black27 (5.0 %)
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Two or More21 (3.9 %)
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Asian6 (1.1 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.6 %)
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)365-3381 |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 544 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 399 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
93
Grade 1
72
Grade 2
73
Grade 3
86
Grade 4
77
Grade 5
71
Grade 6
72
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 |
| Grade 1 | 72 |
| Grade 2 | 73 |
| Grade 3 | 86 |
| Grade 4 | 77 |
| Grade 5 | 71 |
| Grade 6 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 273 | 50.2% |
| Male | 271 | 49.8% |
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