- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Gregg Anderson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gregg Anderson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064212013142
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregg Anderson Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregg Anderson Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregg Anderson Academy ranks #12 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Westside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064212013142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Gregg Anderson Academy held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 064212013142 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 27.9:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview Middle (1,100 students)
Gregg Anderson Academy held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gregg Anderson Academy 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
- This school
Gregg Anderson Academy
893 students
- Rancho Vista E
Rancho Vista Elementary
886 students
- Quartz Hill El
Quartz Hill Elementary
845 students
What this shows Gregg Anderson Academy reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gregg Anderson Academy compares
Gregg Anderson Academy 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 31.4%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Gregg Anderson Academy 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 Gregg Anderson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundown Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quartz Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregg Anderson Academy'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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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
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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gregg Anderson Academy
How many students attend Gregg Anderson Academy?
Gregg Anderson Academy has 893 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregg Anderson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregg Anderson Academy is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregg Anderson Academy?
22.0% of students at Gregg Anderson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregg Anderson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gregg Anderson Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregg Anderson Academy?
Gregg Anderson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Gregg Anderson Academy rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregg Anderson Academy ranks #12 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 Gregg Anderson Academy, 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.