How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palmdale Elementary | Westside Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmdale, California | Quartz Hill, California |
| Total Enrollment | 17,788 | 8,911 |
| Number of Schools | 29 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.8:1 | 25.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palmdale Elementary | Westside Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,861 | $13,324 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.4% | 7.1% |
| State Revenue | 70.2% | 65.5% |
| Local Revenue | 11.4% | 27.4% |
Palmdale Elementary
Federal State Local
Westside Union Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palmdale Elementary | Westside Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.9% | 21.8% |
| African American | 17.0% | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.6% | 56.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 6.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.0% | 46.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palmdale Elementary | Westside Union Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 819.6:1 | 751.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 28.0% |
School Types
Palmdale Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Westside Union Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.