Enrollment
517
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Anaverde Hills
Federal NCES profile for Anaverde Hills, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064212010911
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anaverde Hills earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #26 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Anaverde Hills has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anaverde Hills ranks #26 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Westside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064212010911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anaverde Hills compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anaverde Hills
Anaverde Hills is a mid-sized elementary school in Palmdale, California, enrolling 517 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 517 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #954.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Westside Union Elementary spends $12,392 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Palmdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students): Anaverde Hills is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 28.5:1).
Westside Union Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (1,100 students) and Esperanza Elementary (962 students) alongside Anaverde Hills.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anaverde Hills compares
Anaverde Hills on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 14.1%
White 9.9%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Anaverde Hills is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westside Union Elementary, which includes Anaverde Hills.
$12,392
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 65.5%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anaverde Hills Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sundown Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregg Anderson Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anaverde Hills's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
1,027 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Elementary
Standard public school
962 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative education program
945 students 27:1 students per teacher
Gregg Anderson Academy
Standard public school
893 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Vista Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Palmdale Learning Plaza
Standard public school
800 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anaverde Hills
How many students attend Anaverde Hills?
Anaverde Hills has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anaverde Hills?
The student-teacher ratio at Anaverde Hills is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anaverde Hills?
45.2% of students at Anaverde Hills are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anaverde Hills?
The largest demographic group at Anaverde Hills is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anaverde Hills?
Anaverde Hills has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anaverde Hills rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Anaverde Hills ranks #26 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palmdale on the city page.
Is Anaverde Hills a good school?
Anaverde Hills earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westside Union Elementary?
Besides Anaverde Hills, Westside Union Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (1,100 students), Esperanza Elementary (962 students), and Sundown Elementary (941 students). See the Westside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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