Baldy Mesa Elementary

www.snowlineschools.com

985 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Baldy Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in Phelan, California, serving students as part of the Snowline Joint Unified School District. Situated in a high-desert community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the Snowline district, the school benefits from a centralized administrative structure that prioritizes collaborative teaching strategies and the integration of technology to meet the evolving needs of its student body.

The school is dedicated to fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to promote student success. Beyond core academics, Baldy Mesa Elementary strives to offer a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their transition to middle school and beyond. By focusing on essential skills and building a positive school culture, the institution serves as a critical resource for families in the Phelan area who are looking for a reliable, district-supported public education.

985

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baldy Mesa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	696
Black	37
Asian	11
Two or More	56
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
696 (70.7%)
White
174 (17.7%)
Two or More
56 (5.7%)
Black
37 (3.8%)
Asian
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)

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:	Snowline Joint Unified
Phone:	(760)949-1232
Website:	http://www.snowlineschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	985
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	699
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 187

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 162

Grade 5 173