Sandia Academy

848 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sandia Elementary School, located at 21331 Sandia Rd. in Apple Valley, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Apple Valley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Sandia Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond, often focusing on literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sandia Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Apple Valley neighborhood. The school typically encourages active parental involvement and community collaboration, which helps create a cohesive atmosphere where educators and families work together to support student achievement. With a commitment to maintaining high expectations and providing a safe, inclusive campus culture, the school strives to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in each of its students.

848

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandia Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	568
Black	51
Asian	6
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
568 (67.0%)
White
172 (20.3%)
Black
51 (6.0%)
Two or More
44 (5.2%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)240-5125
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	694
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 125

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 94