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

About Wildwood Elementary

Wildwood Elementary School is located at 35972 Wildwood Canyon Road. The school serves 560 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 34% and reading proficiency is 47%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male.People can grow and feel like they are part of a strong community at school. Hands-on learning activities are a big part of the classroom to help students understand hard concepts. There is also a very active parent-teacher organization that helps make the school better in many ways. There are big green spaces on campus that are used for both PE and quiet reading time. We use digital communication tools all the time to tell parents about their child's school events and how they are doing in school. In this beautiful area, houses usually cost between $580,000 and $850,000. The school focuses on being aware of the environment and learning outside, which is something that many families like. People always say nice things about how friendly the school is, and it wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 47% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

587

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.8%

Asian 0.68%

Hispanic 48.04%

Black 1.19%

Two+ Races 4.77%

Native Am. 0.17%

White

44.8%

Asian

0.68%

Hispanic

48.04%

Black

1.19%

Two+ Races

4.77%

Native Am.

0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 587

45.66%

268 Female

54.34%

319 Male

Student Population

587 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

587 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Wildwood Elementary Contact Information

Address

35972 Susan St., Yucaipa, CA, 92399

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Phone

(909) 790-8521

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Website

http://wes.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: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

The district's open enrollment period is now open for Wildwood Elementary, which means that students can transfer from one school to another or register for the 2026–2027 school year. The school recently held meetings with the community to talk about veteran board member Mike Snellings coming back to the YCJUSD Board of Education. Students are also using the new technology programs that the whole district is using, such as interactive digital platforms to help with reading and math.

FAQ

Q1. Does Wildwood Elementary School have a program for younger students to get ready for kindergarten?

Ans. The school has a TK classroom where young kids can learn basic social and academic skills.

Q2. What are the rules for using personal electronics at Wildwood Elementary School?

Ans. Students must keep their personal tablets and phones off and in their backpacks all day at school.

Q3. How does Wildwood Elementary School keep track of things that students have lost?

Ans. A central bin holds clothes that have been lost and is emptied every trimester end to make room for donations.

Q4. Are there any gardening or science clubs that meet at Wildwood Elementary School?

Ans. Students can learn about biology and the area around them by planting things in the spring and fall.

Q5. How can parents get involved with the committees at Wildwood Elementary School?

Ans. Parents who want to help plan school-wide events can sign up during orientation or go to monthly meetings.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

Penguin Random House Features

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

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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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