Descanso Elementary School

About Descanso Elementary School

Descanso Elementary School is an elementary school located in Descanso, California. It is part of the Descanso Unified School District and serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students.
Descanso Elementary School offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of its students. The school offers a comprehensive academic program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as art, music, and physical education.
Descanso Elementary School also emphasizes the importance of community involvement. The school encourages parents and families to become involved in their child’s education by attending school events and volunteering in the classroom. The school also offers a variety of programs for parents and families to learn more about their child’s education.
Descanso Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong emphasis on creating an environment that is free from bullying and harassment. The school also works to ensure that all students feel welcome and respected.
Descanso Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students and encourages parents and families to become involved in their child’s education.

Address:	24842 Viejas Blvd. Descanso, CA 91916
Phone:	(619) 445-2126
Site:	de-meusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	200 students

Overview Descanso Elementary School

Descanso Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Descanso Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Descanso Elementary School

Descanso Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Descanso Elementary School is 0.49, 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.