How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newport-Mesa Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Costa Mesa, California | Palmdale, California |
| Total Enrollment | 17,816 | 17,788 |
| Number of Schools | 32 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newport-Mesa Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,948 | $17,861 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 18.4% |
| State Revenue | 17.7% | 70.2% |
| Local Revenue | 74.9% | 11.4% |
Newport-Mesa Unified
Federal State Local
Palmdale Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newport-Mesa Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.4% | 3.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.4% | 74.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.3% | 75.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newport-Mesa Unified | Palmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 90 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 367.7:1 | 819.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 27.6% |
School Types
Newport-Mesa Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palmdale Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.