Serving 579 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 21:1 is equal to 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- 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
Top Rankings
Twentynine Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Twentynine Palms Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
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 0.67, 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
21:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 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?
579 students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Twentynine Palms Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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