School overview
At a glance
Reported students
150
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 5,929 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
651
Young Explorers Academy: 150 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Young Explorers Academy
Young Explorers Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–KG in Perris. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Perris Elementary. NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,929 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.3%) and Black (4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Young Explorers Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- Not reported
- Nurses (FTE)
- Not reported
- Psychologists (FTE)
- Not reported
- Social workers (FTE)
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.3%
- Hispanic91.3%
- Black4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Perris Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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447 reported students
Perris Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
617 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–06
648 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–06
651 reported students
Palms Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
671 reported students
Railway Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
715 reported students