Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Twentynine Palms Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twentynine Palms Elementary School's student population of 546 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Twentynine Palms Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twentynine Palms Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4921 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twentynine Palms Elementary School's ranking?
Twentynine Palms Elementary School is ranked #4921 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Twentynine Palms Elementary School often compared to?
Twentynine Palms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oasis Elementary School, Palm Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School?
546 students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Twentynine Palms Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twentynine Palms Elementary School?
Twentynine Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Twentynine Palms Elementary School offer ?
Twentynine Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Twentynine Palms Elementary School part of?
Twentynine Palms Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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