Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
496 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
53%
56%

Black
21%
5%

White
15%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School?
496 students attend Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School offer ?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School part of?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School is part of Mojave Unified School District.
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