Enrollment
579
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Twentynine Palms, CA
Twentynine Palms Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Twentynine Palms Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062586003891
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twentynine Palms Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Twentynine Palms · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Twentynine Palms Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twentynine Palms Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Twentynine Palms, CA.
School address
District: Morongo Unified · California
NCES ID 062586003891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twentynine Palms Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twentynine Palms Elementary
Twentynine Palms Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Twentynine Palms, California, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #879.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Twentynine Palms's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oasis Elementary (461 students): Twentynine Palms Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.2:1 vs 23.1:1).
Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students) and Twentynine Palms High (719 students) alongside Twentynine Palms Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twentynine Palms Elementary compares
Twentynine Palms Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Twentynine Palms Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morongo Unified, which includes Twentynine Palms Elementary.
$15,753
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 72.7%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Twentynine Palms Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Contenta Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onaga Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yucca Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twentynine Palms Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Twentynine Palms
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Twentynine Palms Elementary
How many students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary?
Twentynine Palms Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Twentynine Palms, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twentynine Palms Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twentynine Palms Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twentynine Palms Elementary?
42.7% of students at Twentynine Palms Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twentynine Palms Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Twentynine Palms Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Twentynine Palms, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twentynine Palms Elementary?
Twentynine Palms Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twentynine Palms Elementary rank among elementary schools in Twentynine Palms?
By Resource Investment Index, Twentynine Palms Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Twentynine Palms, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Twentynine Palms on the city page.
Is Twentynine Palms Elementary a good school?
Twentynine Palms Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morongo Unified?
Besides Twentynine Palms Elementary, Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students), Twentynine Palms High (719 students), and La Contenta Middle (647 students). See the Morongo Unified district page for the complete list.
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