Yucca Loma Elementary

21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307

616 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Yucca Loma Elementary School, located in Apple Valley, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Apple Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing a variety of educational opportunities aimed at preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Yucca Loma Elementary focuses on building a strong school community through various programs and initiatives that promote social-emotional learning and student well-being. The school encourages parent and community involvement to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and valued. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern teaching strategies, the school aims to cultivate a positive educational experience for its diverse student population.

616

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yucca Loma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	447
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
447 (72.6%)
White
95 (15.4%)
Black
58 (9.4%)
Two or More
12 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Apple Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)247-2623
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 99

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 91