Desert Knolls Elementary

18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307

582 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Knolls Elementary School is a public school located in Apple Valley, California, 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 prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a focus on foundational education, the staff works to integrate modern instructional practices with a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond academics, Desert Knolls prides itself on cultivating a close-knit school community that emphasizes inclusivity and school spirit. The school environment typically features a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and build social skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Apple Valley community, Desert Knolls aims to provide a safe and encouraging space where every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

582

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Knolls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	350
Black	54
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
350 (60.2%)
White
142 (24.4%)
Black
54 (9.3%)
Two or More
26 (4.5%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)242-3441
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 112

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Knolls Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Knolls Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	46.7%
Male	309	53.1%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)