Enrollment
150
Elementary
DISTRICT 613 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PERRIS ELEMENTARY·NCES 063018014761
Young Explorers Academy
445 South Park Ave., Perris, CA 92570 · (951) 322-4865 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL150 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
111 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 150 | 100% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · 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 Young Explorers Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Explorers Academy this school | 150 | 74.0% | N/A |
| Howard Gardner Community Charter Chula Vista | 178 | 73.0% | N/A |
| New Hope Elementary Thornton | 164 | 78.0% | 29.5% |
| Collegeville Elementary Stockton | 162 | 74.1% | 23.1% |
| Ducor Union Elementary Ducor | 136 | 77.2% | 17.1% |
| Voices College Bound Language Academy at Stockton Stockton | 139 | 82.0% | N/A |
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 Young Explorers Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Riverside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 150 | #5,523 of 5,915 | #294 of 296 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.0% | #2,690 of 5,625 | #191 of 294 |
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.
About Young Explorers Academy
As a small elementary school, Young Explorers Academy serves students in Perris, California. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 150 students in kindergarten. Against the 465-student average for elementary schools in California, enrollment here is 68% lower.
Young Explorers Academy is a school in Perris Elementary. The district has 9 schools and 5,518 students.
About 91% of the student body at Young Explorers Academy is Hispanic. The remaining students are 4% Black and 3% White. Among people living in Riverside County, the Hispanic share is about 51%. Young Explorers Academy's diversity index is 16%, against a US figure of 70%.
Young Explorers Academy operates with 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 16.7:1. That is lower than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. About 74% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. That tracks the 74% average for public schools in Riverside County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Riverside County, the median household income is $93,074, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. There are 543 public schools in Riverside County, enrolling about 424,872 students in all.
Nearby, Perris Elementary is less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Young Explorers Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Young Explorers Academy is Suburb: Large.
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Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Perris Elementary
- Innovative Horizons CharterElementary · 894 students
- Skyview ElementaryElementary · 725 students
- Railway ElementaryElementary · 715 students
- Palms ElementaryElementary · 671 students
- Clearwater ElementaryElementary · 651 students
- Good Hope ElementaryElementary · 648 students
Other schools in Perris
- Orange Vista HighHigh · 2,396 students
- Perris HighHigh · 2,096 students
- Citrus Hill HighHigh · 1,630 students
- Lakeside MiddleMiddle · 1,076 students
- California Military InstituteHigh · 1,031 students
- Tomas Rivera MiddleMiddle · 1,014 students
Nearby schools
- Perris Elementary0.1 mi · 617
- Perris Lake High (Continuation)0.6 mi · 228
- Scholar Plus Online Learning0.6 mi · 19
- California Military Institute0.7 mi · 1,031
- Pathways for Adult Life Skills1.0 mi · 130
- Enchanted Hills Elementary1.1 mi · 447
Frequently asked questions
About Young Explorers AcademyHow large is Young Explorers Academy?
Young Explorers Academy enrolls approximately 150 students in grades KG-KG.
Is Young Explorers Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Young Explorers Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Explorers Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Young Explorers Academy is approximately 16.7:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Young Explorers Academy?
At Young Explorers Academy, the student body is approximately 3% White, 91% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Young Explorers Academy public or private?
Young Explorers Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Perris Elementary.
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