Robert P. Ulrich Elementary

Mojave Unified
9124 Catalpa Ave.
California City, CA 93505
503 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School is located in California City, California, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mojave Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its elementary-aged student population. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the staff strives to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a key hub for families in the California City area. Like many schools in the region, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary emphasizes the partnership between educators and parents to ensure students receive the guidance necessary to thrive. The school’s environment is generally characterized by a dedication to inclusivity and the pursuit of student achievement, aiming to provide a safe, structured space where children can explore their interests and build a strong educational foundation.
503
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    269 (53.5%)
  • Black
    109 (21.7%)
  • White
    73 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    44 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.6%)
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: Mojave Unified
Phone: (760)373-4824
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 377
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 190
Grade 1 150
Grade 2 158
Grade 3 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hacienda Elementary
Mojave Unified
497 Students
19950 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505 (1.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th