Palo Verde Unified

District Overview
Located at 825 N. Lovekin Blvd. in Blythe, California, Palo Verde Unified School District serves as an active, traditional public school district dedicated to meeting the educational needs of its remote town community in eastern Riverside County. Operating as a fully functional, non-charter system, the district manages six operational schools that provide comprehensive instruction spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside dedicated adult education programs. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Palo Verde Unified educates a total student body of 2,610 learners. The district's student population reflects a rich cultural diversity, comprising a strong Hispanic majority of 1,927 students, alongside 351 White, 218 Black, and 77 multiracial students, among other represented groups, fostering an inclusive environment for young scholars across all age brackets.

To deliver rigorous instruction and foster student success, Palo Verde Unified maintains a comprehensive professional infrastructure staffed by approximately 614 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated workforce features roughly 233 FTE classroom teachers and 63 FTE instructional aides, complemented by a substantial network of over 318 FTE support staff members to ensure well-rounded administrative, operational, and developmental assistance across campuses. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers analyzing district performance and community demographics, Palo Verde Unified offers a supportive, student-centered environment rooted in its local desert community. Further information and district resources can be accessed directly through their administrative offices, by phone at (760) 922-4164, or via their official web portal at www.pvusd.us.
6
Total Schools
2,610
Total Students
232.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palo Verde Unified
Demographic Student Count
White351
Hispanic1,927
Black218
Asian17
Two or More77
American Indian16
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    1,927 (73.9%)
  • White
    351 (13.5%)
  • Black
    218 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    77 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    17 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    16 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Palo Verde Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,610*
Teachers (FTE):232.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.2
Schools in Palo Verde Unified
Found 6 Schools