B−
Descanso Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
24842 Viejas Blvd., Descanso, CA 91916 · (619) 445-2126 · Part of Mountain Empire Unified School District
Students
188
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Descanso Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 48.6%
Location
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24842 Viejas Blvd., Descanso
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten41
Grade 118
Grade 230
Grade 318
Grade 433
Grade 528
Grade 620
Enrollment over time
200’20
200’21
200’22
214’23
188’24
Down 6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 39%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.