Dunlap Elementary School: Top K-5 Education in Yucaipa, CA (2026 List)

About Dunlap Elementary

Dunlap Elementary School is situated at 32870 Avenue E. It serves 495 students across grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 20:1. Math proficiency is 22% and reading proficiency is 27%. The gender mix is 47% female and 53% male. The campus is welcoming and encourages students to take responsibility for their actions. Teachers try to make every child feel like they belong. The smaller number of students means that each student can have a more personalized experience on campus. Shared spaces are used well for different student gatherings. The grounds have equipment for physical activity that is safe for kids of all ages. Literacy programs that help young readers build a strong foundation are given special attention. The administrative team has an open-door policy so that parents can voice their concerns right away. Most homes in the area sell for between $440,000 and $680,000. Parents say that the dedicated help given to students who need extra one-on-one time is a big plus. Families like how the teachers pay attention to the needs of each student. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

342

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 25.73%

Asian 0.58%

Hispanic 68.42%

Black 1.17%

Two+ Races 3.22%

Native Am. 0.29%

White

25.73%

Asian

0.58%

Hispanic

68.42%

Black

1.17%

Two+ Races

3.22%

Native Am.

0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 342

54.68%

187 Female

45.32%

155 Male

Student Population

342 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

342 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dunlap Elementary Contact Information

Address

32870 Avenue E, Yucaipa, CA, 92399

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Phone

(909) 797-5171

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Website

http://des.yucaipaschools.com

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: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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

Dunlap Elementary School recently held a Student Voice meeting led by junior board members from the district to get feedback from students on the safety and culture of the school. The school community is celebrating its site-level Classified Employee of the Year, who was honored at a recent Board of Education meeting. Right now, the district's central open enrollment portal is processing new registrations for the 2026–2027 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Dunlap Elementary School have an after-school program for families who work?

Ans. The campus has a supervised program that helps with schoolwork and physical activities every day until six o'clock.

Q2. What are the library hours for students to swap books at Dunlap Elementary School?

Ans. Every class has a set time each week to visit, and students can swap books during certain morning recess times.

Q3. What does Dunlap Elementary School do to praise students for their good behavior and accomplishments?

Ans. Every month, the school holds assemblies where students get certificates for being responsible and nice to their classmates.

Q4. Are there any rules about safety on the playground at Dunlap Elementary School?

Ans. Students must use the equipment as it was meant to be used and follow the "hands-off" rule while yard staff are watching.

Q5. Does Dunlap Elementary School have a science or innovation fair for students every year?

Ans. The school has a spring event where students show off their science experiments and creative engineering projects.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

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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