Descanso Elementary
Public
Elementary Grades K–6
Part of Mountain Empire Unified
24842 Viejas Blvd., Descanso, CA 91916 · (619) 445-2126
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Academic performance
Math proficiency27%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 48.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
188Students enrolled
21:1Student–teacher ratio
45%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten41
Grade 118
Grade 230
Grade 318
Grade 433
Grade 528
Grade 620
Students
White · 54%102
Hispanic · 39%74
Two or more races · 5%10
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
200’20
200’21
200’22
214’23
188’24
Location
24842 Viejas Blvd. Descanso
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.