Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Robert P. Ulrich 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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-2
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Robert P. Ulrich Elementary serves the eastern part of California City, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 471.5 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School?
503 students attend Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School offer ?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School part of?
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School is part of Mojave Unified School District.
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