- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 39.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958008728
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for California
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion ranks #4 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958008728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion grew from 975 students in 2022-23 to 1,025 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 062958008728 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 28.5:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmdale Academy Charter (989 students)
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion grew from 975 students in 2022-23 to 1,025 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Cactus Medical
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
822 students
What this shows Los Amigos - Dual Immersion reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Amigos - Dual Immersion compares
Los Amigos - 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
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 1027 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.0%
African American 2.3%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Los Amigos - 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 Los Amigos - Dual Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Academy Charter | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | Similar size | Similar 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 Los Amigos - Dual Immersion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~1,027 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
How many students attend Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion has 1,027 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Amigos - Dual Immersion is 28.5:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
62.7% of students at Los Amigos - Dual Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Los Amigos - Dual Immersion is Hispanic or Latino at 94.0% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Amigos - Dual Immersion?
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Los Amigos - Dual Immersion rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Amigos - Dual Immersion ranks #4 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 Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Palmdale Elementary also operates Palmdale Academy Charter (989 students), David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy (952 students), and Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad (948 students). See the Palmdale Elementary district page for the complete list.