- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Joshua Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joshua Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958009172
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joshua Hills Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joshua Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Hills Elementary ranks #1 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958009172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Joshua Hills Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062958009172 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 27.7:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Joshua Hills Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joshua Hills Elementary 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
Joshua Hills Elementary
581 students
What this shows Joshua Hills Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joshua Hills Elementary compares
Joshua Hills 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
22.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.6%
African American 12.7%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Joshua Hills Elementary 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 Joshua Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmdale Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower 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 Joshua Hills Elementary'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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joshua Hills Elementary
How many students attend Joshua Hills Elementary?
Joshua Hills Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joshua Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joshua Hills Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joshua Hills Elementary?
85.0% of students at Joshua Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joshua Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joshua Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joshua Hills Elementary?
Joshua Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joshua Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Hills Elementary ranks #1 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 Joshua Hills Elementary, 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.