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Enrollment
505
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAVERNE ELEMENTARY PREPARATORY ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060168612333
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
9966 I Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345 · (760) 948-4333 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL505 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
25 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
344 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 84 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 78 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 52 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 66 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 61 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (93) is 52% larger than its 6th grade class (61).
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy this school | 505 | 68.1% | N/A |
| University Park Elementary Salinas | 488 | 70.3% | 23.6% |
| Hilltop Drive Elementary Chula Vista | 559 | 69.2% | 42.6% |
| Monterey Park Elementary Salinas | 541 | 65.8% | 26.7% |
| Steele Lane Elementary Santa Rosa | 447 | 70.0% | 9.8% |
| Valley Oaks Elementary Galt | 541 | 69.1% | 38.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 505 | #2,359 of 5,915 | #199 of 340 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.2:1 | #1,038 of 5,352 | #40 of 328 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.0% | #4,131 of 5,354 | #235 of 328 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.1% | #3,067 of 5,625 | #241 of 331 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
505
+16 (+3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
was 23.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 505 | 25 | 20.2:1 | 68% (344) |
| 2023-24 | 537 | 24.5 | 21.9:1 | 71% (380) |
| 2022-23 | 531 | 24 | 22.1:1 | 65% (343) |
| 2020-21 | 489 | 21 | 23.3:1 | 60% (292) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy.
About LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Hesperia, California. Students in kindergarten through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 505 students.
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy reports to LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy District.
Of every 100 students at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy, about 86 are Hispanic. After that, the student body is 8% White, 3% Black, and 2% multiracial. Census figures show San Bernardino County is about 55% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 26, compared with 70 nationally.
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1, with 25 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in California, 22.3:1, is higher. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 68% at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy.
San Bernardino County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $85,478 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Public schools in San Bernardino County number 583, with about 393,648 students.
Juniper Elementary is about 0.7 miles from LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is Suburb: Large. LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 3% rise, from 489 to 505. The ratio was 23.3:1 in 2020-21 and 20.2:1 in 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hesperia
- Alta Vista Innovation HighHigh · 2,812 students
- Hesperia HighHigh · 2,405 students
- Sultana HighHigh · 2,098 students
- Hesperia Junior HighMiddle · 1,228 students
- Ranchero MiddleMiddle · 1,140 students
- Cedar MiddleMiddle · 1,061 students
Nearby schools
- Juniper Elementary0.7 mi · 761
- Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts1.0 mi · 561
- Pathways to College K81.2 mi · 431
- Hesperia Community Day1.4 mi · 22
- Mojave High1.4 mi · 277
- Sultana High1.6 mi · 2,098
Frequently asked questions
About LaVerne Elementary Preparatory AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy enrolls approximately 505 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy serve?
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is approximately 20.2:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy?
At LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy, the student body is approximately 8% White, 86% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy in?
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy is part of LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.