Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
Tel:
(760)922-7174
- Felix J. Appleby Elementary School serves 726 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Felix J. Appleby Elementary School's student population of 726 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 726 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Felix J. Appleby Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7038 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 17% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palo Verde Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is Twin Palms Continuation (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ruth Brown Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ruth Brown Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blythe Ruth Brown Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 671 students
1.0 miles
241 N. Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)922-7164 1.0 K-8 671 - Blythe Blythe District Preschool Magnet School
Grades: M
1.3 miles
295 E. Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)922-4164 1.3 M n/a - Blythe Margaret White Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 700 students
1.5 miles
610 N. Brd.way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)922-5159 1.5 K-8 700 - Blythe Twin Palms Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
1.5 miles
811 W. Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)922-4884 1.5 9-12 106 - Blythe Palo Verde High School Grades: 9-12 | 893 students
1.7 miles
667 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760)922-7148 1.7 9-12 893
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