- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Anaverde Hills shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 064212010911 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 20.7:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview Middle (1,100 students)
Anaverde Hills shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anaverde Hills in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
1,100 students
- Esperanza Elem
Esperanza Elementary
962 students
- Sundown Elemen
Sundown Elementary
941 students
- Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson Academy
893 students
- Rancho Vista E
Rancho Vista Elementary
886 students
- This school
Anaverde Hills
517 students
What this shows Anaverde Hills reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anaverde Hills compares
Anaverde Hills is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Westside Union Elementary reports $13,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.