May Ranch Elementary: Modern K-5 School in Perris, CA (2026 List)

About May Ranch Elementary

May Ranch Elementary School is situated at 900 East Morgan Street in the May Ranch community. It serves 720 students in grades K-5. The student-teacher ratio is 25:1 to support classroom learning. Math proficiency is 36% and reading proficiency is 39%. The gender mix consists of 47% female and 53% male students. The school keeps things modern and forward-thinking so that students can grow. The campus is in a newer neighborhood in eastern Perris. Updated computer labs and instructional media centers are some of the facilities. As new homes have been built in the area, the number of students at the school has also grown. Outdoor classrooms give kids a chance to write creatively and observe science in the fresh air. The Parent-Teacher Organization, which is very active, often pays for trips to museums and nature centers in the area. In this area, homes cost between $510,000 and $650,000. Parents say they are very happy with the different safety rules on campus. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%

Reading 39%

State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 39% in Reading.

34

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

873

Total Students

$106877

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.93%

Asian 4.47%

Hispanic 76.75%

Black 10.54%

Two+ Races 2.63%

Native Am. 0%

White

4.93%

Asian

4.47%

Hispanic

76.75%

Black

10.54%

Two+ Races

2.63%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 873

45.7%

399 Female

54.3%

474 Male

Student Population

873 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

873 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

May Ranch Elementary Contact Information

Address

900 East Morgan, Perris, CA, 92571

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Phone

(951) 490-4670

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Website

http://www.valverde.edu

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

May Ranch Elementary is working on "Future Ready" projects to make sure that all of its students are ready for middle school and beyond. The school recently took part in the district-wide Pico de Mayo salsa celebration to encourage healthy eating and gardening in the area. Principal Heather Campbell is in charge of making improvements to the campus's safety and wellness facilities right now.

FAQ

Q1. Does May Ranch Elementary School have a lost and found area?

Ans. The school maintains a lost and found bin near the cafeteria where students can reclaim misplaced clothing and items.

Q2. What are the rules for bicycles at May Ranch Elementary School?

Ans. Students may ride bikes to school if they wear helmets and secure their property in the designated bike racks.

Q3. Does May Ranch Elementary School participate in district sports tournaments?

Ans. The school competes in district-wide events like the track and field meet held annually at the local high school.

Q4. Is there a school nurse at May Ranch Elementary School?

Ans. A health technician is on campus daily to assist with student medication, first aid, and required health screenings.

Q5. Does May Ranch Elementary School allow classroom volunteers?

Ans. Approved volunteers can assist in the classroom after completing the Val Verde Unified volunteer registration and TB testing.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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