Felix J. Appleby Elementary

www.pvusd.us/aes

617 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is a public institution located in Blythe, California, and serves as a key part of the Palo Verde Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for academic success as they transition through their primary education years.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school maintains strong ties to the local Blythe community, serving as a hub for families and neighborhood engagement. Through the Palo Verde Unified School District’s resources, Appleby Elementary provides access to modern instructional tools and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school’s commitment to a well-rounded educational experience reflects the district’s broader goals of nurturing student potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

617

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Felix J. Appleby Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	468
Black	41
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

Hispanic
468 (75.9%)
White
86 (13.9%)
Black
41 (6.6%)
Two or More
16 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Palo Verde Unified
Phone:	(760)922-7174
Website:	http://www.pvusd.us/aes
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 80

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 62