At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
848
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+23pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sandia Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Apple Valley, California. The school enrolls 848 students. It is part of the Apple Valley Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictApple Valley Unified
County6071
CityApple Valley
ZIP92308
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060001709272
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment848
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino61.4%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native25.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
61.4%
Black
1.0%
Asian
8.0%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.