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#9386 of 9,539 schools in CA
Phelan Elementary
Elementary School · Snowline Joint Unified · Phelan, CA
A Snowline Joint Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 296000, Phelan, CA 92329
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phelan Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phelan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Marble CityCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Snowline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| HeritageEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Pinon Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Snowline Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phelan Elementary is listed in Snowline Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phelan Elementary
Phelan Elementary is a public elementary school in Phelan, CA, part of Snowline Joint Unified, serving approximately 695 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,386 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phelan Elementary
What grades does Phelan Elementary serve?
Phelan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Phelan Elementary?
Phelan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelan Elementary is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phelan Elementary rank in CA?
Phelan Elementary ranks #9,386 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phelan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Phelan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Phelan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phelan Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phelan Elementary a charter school?
No, Phelan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phelan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Phelan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phelan Elementary?
81.2% of students at Phelan Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (760) 868-3252
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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