- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Innovations Academy of Palmdale
Federal NCES profile for Innovations Academy of Palmdale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958013949
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovations Academy of Palmdale earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #15 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Innovations Academy of Palmdale has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations Academy of Palmdale ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958013949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Innovations Academy of Palmdale shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 062958013949 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 25.6:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Innovations Academy of Palmdale shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Innovations Academy of Palmdale 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
- Dos Caminos Du
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
945 students
- This school 409
Innovations Academy of Palmdale
409 students
What this shows Innovations Academy of Palmdale reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovations Academy of Palmdale compares
Innovations Academy of Palmdale is a shrinking 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
African American 18.6%
White 8.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Innovations Academy of Palmdale is more 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 Innovations Academy of Palmdale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmdale Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovations Academy of Palmdale'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
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Innovations Academy of Palmdale
How many students attend Innovations Academy of Palmdale?
Innovations Academy of Palmdale has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy of Palmdale?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy of Palmdale is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Innovations Academy of Palmdale?
82.9% of students at Innovations Academy of Palmdale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovations Academy of Palmdale?
The largest demographic group at Innovations Academy of Palmdale is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovations Academy of Palmdale?
Innovations Academy of Palmdale has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Innovations Academy of Palmdale rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations Academy of Palmdale ranks #15 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 Innovations Academy of Palmdale, 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.