Serving 40 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#3808 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
53%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
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 #3808 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
53% of Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 21:1.
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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