- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Daisy Gibson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Daisy Gibson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061944010238
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Daisy Gibson Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #27 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.8:1
- large classes for California
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daisy Gibson Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daisy Gibson Elementary ranks #27 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Keppel Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061944010238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Daisy Gibson Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061944010238 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 29.8:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpine Elementary (591 students)
Daisy Gibson Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Daisy Gibson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Daisy Gibson Elementary
714 students
- Alpine Element
Alpine Elementary
591 students
- Lake Los Angel
Lake Los Angeles Elementary
533 students
- Pearblossom El
Pearblossom Elementary
435 students
- Antelope Eleme
Antelope Elementary
286 students
- Keppel Academy 233
Keppel Academy
233 students
What this shows Daisy Gibson Elementary reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daisy Gibson Elementary compares
Daisy Gibson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$18,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Daisy Gibson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keppel Union Elementary reports $18,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daisy Gibson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Los Angeles Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearblossom Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antelope Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keppel Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daisy Gibson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daisy Gibson Elementary
How many students attend Daisy Gibson Elementary?
Daisy Gibson Elementary has 714 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daisy Gibson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daisy Gibson Elementary is 29.8:1, which is 39% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daisy Gibson Elementary?
71.5% of students at Daisy Gibson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daisy Gibson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Daisy Gibson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daisy Gibson Elementary?
Daisy Gibson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Daisy Gibson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Daisy Gibson Elementary ranks #27 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 Keppel Union Elementary?
Besides Daisy Gibson Elementary, Keppel Union Elementary also operates Alpine Elementary (591 students), Lake Los Angeles Elementary (533 students), and Pearblossom Elementary (435 students). See the Keppel Union Elementary district page for the complete list.