Chemehuevi Valley Elementary

www.needlesusd.org

40 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is a small, remote public school located in Havasu Lake, California, and operates as part of the Needles Unified School District. Situated on the shores of Lake Havasu, the school serves a unique rural community, providing foundational education for students in the surrounding area. Because of its isolated geographic location, the school plays a vital role in the local community, acting as a hub for families who reside in the region.

As a member of the Needles Unified School District, the school follows the district’s broader academic standards and administrative oversight while maintaining a small-school environment that allows for close student-teacher engagement. While the school manages the challenges associated with its remote setting, it remains committed to providing essential K-6 (or early primary) instruction to its pupils. For more specific details regarding curriculum, enrollment, or administrative updates, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Needles Unified School District website.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	21

American Indian
21 (52.5%)
Hispanic
16 (40.0%)
Black
2 (5.0%)
Two or More
1 (2.5%)

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:	Needles Unified
Phone:	(760)858-4222
Website:	http://www.needlesusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 8

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 8