- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Twentynine Palms Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062586003891 · Twentynine Palms, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 25.2:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucca Valley High (1,168 students)
Twentynine Palms Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Twentynine Palms Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucca Valley H
Yucca Valley High
1,168 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms High
719 students
- La Contenta Mi
La Contenta Middle
647 students
- Onaga Elementa
Onaga Elementary
586 students
- This school
Twentynine Palms Elementary
579 students
- Yucca Valley E
Yucca Valley Elementary
545 students
What this shows Twentynine Palms Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twentynine Palms Elementary compares
Twentynine Palms Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Morongo Unified reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.