Irving L. Branch Elementary

Muroc Joint Unified
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
388 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Irving L. Branch Elementary School is located on Edwards Air Force Base in California and operates under the Muroc Joint Unified School District. Serving a unique population, the school is primarily composed of children from military families, providing a stable and supportive educational environment that caters to the transient nature of military life. The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous academic standards while fostering a sense of community among students who share the common experience of having parents serving in the armed forces.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school emphasizes character development and holistic student growth. Because of its location on the base, Irving L. Branch benefits from a strong partnership with the military community, which often translates into enhanced resources and a deeply ingrained culture of patriotism and resilience. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and the social-emotional well-being of its students, the school strives to provide a consistent and enriching educational experience for military-connected children.
388
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    139 (35.8%)
  • White
    115 (29.6%)
  • Two or More
    104 (26.8%)
  • Asian
    19 (4.9%)
  • Black
    10 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: Muroc Joint Unified
Phone: (760)306-4966
Website: http://www.muroc.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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
Grade 3 104
Grade 4 95
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 104
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
William A. Bailey Elementary
Muroc Joint Unified
366 Students
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523 (0.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd