How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Esperanza Elementary | Sundown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmdale, CA | Lancaster, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 962 | 941 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26.4:1 | 26.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.4% | 48.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Esperanza Elementary | Sundown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,156 | $13,156 |
| District | Westside Union Elementary | Westside Union Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Esperanza Elementary | Sundown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.6% | 17.7% |
| African American | 8.9% | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.1% | 53.3% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Esperanza Elementary | Sundown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 962:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.9% | 41.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.