Morongo Valley Elementary

10951 Hess Blvd.
Morongo Valley, CA 92256

170 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Morongo Valley Elementary, located at 10951 Hess Blvd in Morongo Valley, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Morongo Unified School District. Nestled in a quiet, high-desert community, the school is known for its intimate campus environment and strong sense of community involvement. It caters primarily to students in the surrounding area, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to help students navigate their formative academic years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of social-emotional development and character building, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. As a central hub for families in Morongo Valley, the school fosters a collaborative partnership between parents and educators, aiming to overcome the challenges of a rural setting by utilizing integrated learning tools and community resources. Its mission is centered on cultivating a safe, inclusive space that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and lifelong learning for every child who walks through its doors.

170

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morongo Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	67
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
87 (51.2%)
Hispanic
67 (39.4%)
Black
6 (3.5%)
Two or More
6 (3.5%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)

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:	Morongo Unified
Phone:	(760)363-6216
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 13

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 18