Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Felix J. Appleby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Felix J. Appleby Elementary serves the southeast part of Blythe, CA, covering an area of approximately 37.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 9.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6240 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Felix J. Appleby Elementary School's ranking?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is ranked #6240 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Felix J. Appleby Elementary School often compared to?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, La Quinta Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Felix J. Appleby Elementary School?
617 students attend Felix J. Appleby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Felix J. Appleby Elementary School?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Felix J. Appleby Elementary School offer ?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Felix J. Appleby Elementary School part of?
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School is part of Palo Verde Unified School District.
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