Enrollment
714
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 18/100.
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 18/100 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
- 18
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daisy Gibson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daisy Gibson Elementary
Daisy Gibson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Palmdale, California, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.8:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 39% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,829 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Palmdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students): Daisy Gibson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.8:1 vs 28.5:1).
Keppel Union Elementary also operates Alpine Elementary (591 students) and Lake Los Angeles Elementary (533 students) alongside Daisy Gibson Elementary.
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 Daisy Gibson Elementary compares
Daisy Gibson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keppel Union Elementary, which includes Daisy Gibson Elementary.
$16,025
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 71.4%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.8:1)
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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.
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 18/100 (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 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.
Is Daisy Gibson Elementary a good school?
Daisy Gibson Elementary earns 18/100 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. 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 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.
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