- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Dos Caminos Dual Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958012870
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dos Caminos Dual Immersion ranks #6 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958012870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 062958012870 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 27:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion grew from 833 students in 2022-23 to 902 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Amigos - D
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
1,027 students
- Palmdale Acade
Palmdale Academy Charter
989 students
- David G. Mille
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy
952 students
- Desert Willow
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad
948 students
- This school
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
945 students
- Cactus Medical
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
822 students
What this shows Dos Caminos Dual Immersion reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dos Caminos Dual Immersion compares
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,861
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 945 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
African American 4.0%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Dos Caminos Dual Immersion is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmdale Elementary reports $17,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dos Caminos Dual Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmdale Academy Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dos Caminos Dual Immersion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 39.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
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
Daisy Gibson Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 29.8:1 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 (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
How many students attend Dos Caminos Dual Immersion?
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion has 945 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Caminos Dual Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Dos Caminos Dual Immersion is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dos Caminos Dual Immersion?
64.9% of students at Dos Caminos Dual Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dos Caminos Dual Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Dos Caminos Dual Immersion is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dos Caminos Dual Immersion?
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Dos Caminos Dual Immersion rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Dos Caminos Dual Immersion ranks #6 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 Palmdale Elementary?
Besides Dos Caminos Dual Immersion, Palmdale Elementary also operates Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students), Palmdale Academy Charter (989 students), and David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy (952 students). See the Palmdale Elementary district page for the complete list.