Serving 40 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School's student population of 40 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2492 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
60%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
19%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School is ranked #2492 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School?
40 students attend Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School offer ?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School part of?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School is part of Needles Unified School District.
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