Joshua Tree Elementary encourages its students to follow the Owl way, and be responsible, respectful and ready at all times. Principal Veas sees to this personally, as she listens to her students and staff, stocking the library with suggestions from students and their teachers, to encourage fluency in literacy. Each Wednesday is dedicated for the entire school to read together in the halls these titles that they love. This isn’t the only regular communal activity in the school, each morning from 8:45 to 9:00 o’clock, breakfast is served to each and every student in their classrooms. With a 92% rate of disadvantaged students, the staff takes extra care for each child to have a chance to succeed. With fifteen full time teachers and roughly 312 students, ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade, the teacher-to-student ratio is 21 to 1, which is better than that of the district. Three years running, Joshua Tree Elementary has received the PBIS award which stands for Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support. This award a high honor and only seventeen schools in California receive it yearly. Advanced students are also paid special attention to in the GATE program for the gifted and talented students so that the entire spectrum of learning capabilities is fulfilled in this inclusive community that is always moving forward to support the future of the youth.
Joshua Tree Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
6051 Sunburst St,
Joshua Tree, CA
Morongo Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Daniele Snider
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
34%
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Math Proficiency
16%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
11
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Full Time Teachers
11
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Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
1.5%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
3.4%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Female
56%
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Male
44%
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Hispanic
48.4%
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White
38%
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Two or more races
5.6%
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Black
5.2%
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Filipino
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/22/2026
Because of a unfortunate issues our family had to leave joshua tree elementary I give joshua tree elementary a 5 star staff wonderful never had issues with this school any problem it was resolved quickly Joshua Tree we will miss you all deeply hopefully we all can return best wishes to all at Joshua...
3/13/2025
Don’t recommend. They require kinder kids to be dropped off on the side of the school and then find their way to their classroom inside the school while intermixing with all grade levels. The school wants parents kept out at all costs, does not want parents walking kids up, and the principle isn’t f...
11/28/2018
My son has special needs. It doesn’t seem like the school is interested in helping him achieve success. Instead they don’t want to deal with him.
5/7/2017
this school is soo bad i had to move for the safety of my children,i honestly felt like they didn't like Mexicans.
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Joshua Tree Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Joshua Tree, CA, in the Joshua Tree neighborhood, and is served by the Morongo Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 293 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Joshua Tree Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $455,754. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joshua Springs Christian School, La Contenta Middle School, Friendly Hills Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Joshua Tree has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joshua Tree Elementary School.