What grades does Desert Knolls Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Desert Knolls Elementary serves students in Apple Valley, CA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Desert Knolls Elementary located?

You can find Desert Knolls Elementary in Apple Valley, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Knolls Elementary?

At Desert Knolls Elementary, there are approximately 22.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Apple Valley, CA?

Desert Knolls Elementary is among the schools serving Apple Valley, CA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Desert Knolls Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Apple Valley, California|Apple Valley Unified

Apple Valley, CA 92307

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

584

Student:Teacher

22.5:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Apple Valley Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

76.9%

Phone

(760)242-3441

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,735

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 72%Local 12%

Community Context

Median Home Value

$580,340

-1.9% YoY

Riverside, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

582

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

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Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Apple Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Minimum Day (TK-8 only) Minimum Day (TK-8 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Minimum Day (TK-8 only) Minimum Day (TK-8 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Minimum Day (TK-8 only) Minimum Day (TK-8 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
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Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Apple Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Day after Thanksgiving No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Minimum Day (9-12 only) Minimum Day (9-12 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Minimum Day (9-12 only) Minimum Day (9-12 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
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Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Apple Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Eve No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	New Year's Eve No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Non-School Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Apple Valley Unified School District	Break	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Minimum Day (9-12 only) Minimum Day (9-12 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Minimum Day (9-12 only) Minimum Day (9-12 only) - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Apple Valley Unified School District	Event	—