At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
345
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 515
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Adelanto. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (81.2%) and Black (10.1%). English learners represent 35% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic81.2%
- Black10.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Vick Elementary Elementary · Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 494 | 0.8 mi |
| Vista Verde Elementary Elementary · Snowline Joint Unified | KG–05 | 774 | 1.4 mi |
| Donald F. Bradach Elementary Elementary · Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 408 | 1.4 mi |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory Elementary · Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 690 | 2.1 mi |
| Victoria Magathan Elementary Elementary · Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 551 | 2.1 mi |
| Eagle Ranch Elementary Elementary · Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 535 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
What grades does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy serve?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District.
How many students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 515 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 345 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy in?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is part of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District, based in Adelanto, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Theodore Vick Elementary (0.8 mi), Vista Verde Elementary (1.4 mi), Donald F. Bradach Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.