Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary

Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary is a small rural elementary school located in Mt. Baldy, California, near the town's PO Box area.

The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 97 students with four full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. Academically, Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary ranks at #4041 out of 9566 schools in California, placing it around the 58th percentile overall.

In English Language Arts and reading, 55% of students are proficient or above, while in math, 43% meet proficiency standards. With room for improvement, Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary focuses on student development and supports a diverse range of learners.

The school’s setting offers a close-knit community feel with the natural beauty of rural California nearby.

With an enrollment of 97 students, Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary is 24.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.