Desert Knolls Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

18213 Symeron Rd, Apple Valley, CA

High Desert Neighborhood

Apple Valley Unified School District

584 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Crystal Schinhofen

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
15%

Reading Proficiency
22%

Annual Tuition
$0

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

15%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,088:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.1%

Female

46.9%

Hispanic

60.7%

White

24.9%

Black

8.9%

Two or more races

3.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/15/2025

My child loves going to School here.

1.0 other

8/14/2025

If zero stars were an option that's what I would give. My nephew just started Kinder at this school. He is autistic and this school lost him twice in the first 2 days. He "slipped out" of the classroom that had 1 teacher and 2 aides supposedly watching the kids the first time. The 2nd time, he was m...

1.0 parent

8/9/2025

Told them my autistic son was an eloper and nonverbal. He managed to get away from them on the first day of school but was found immediately and I was told he wasnt in class 90% of the day. Then on the second day of school, they actually lost him. When we went to go pick him up teachers tried to tel...

1.0 parent

12/18/2024

I have 1 grandchild that attended this school,he has been bullied on several occasions quite a few different students. The school never saw or heard of anything that was going on with my grandson, but they always believe the other child.We met with the principal we've called the school district and...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

22,215 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

17.8%

Median Age

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Desert Knolls Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Apple Valley, CA and is served by the Apple Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 584 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Desert Knolls Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $471,043. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victor Valley Virtual Academy, Goodwill High School, Victor Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Apple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Knolls Elementary School.

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