- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmdale, CA
Palmdale Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Palmdale Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062958014567Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmdale Academy Charter earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.6:1
- large classes for California
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmdale Academy Charter has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmdale Academy Charter ranks #1 of 3 schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958014567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+216 students YoY
Palmdale Academy Charter grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+40.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+216 students YoY 062958014567 · Palmdale, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
989 enr · 39.6:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Palmdale Academy Charter grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+40.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palmdale Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Amigos - D
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
1,027 students
- This school
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 Palmdale Academy Charter reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmdale Academy Charter compares
Palmdale Academy Charter 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 | 39.6:1 | ▲ 84% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
39.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 989 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
African American 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Palmdale Academy Charter 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 Palmdale Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmdale Academy Charter'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 other schools in Palmdale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~989 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmdale Academy Charter
How many students attend Palmdale Academy Charter?
Palmdale Academy Charter has 989 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 216.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Academy Charter is 39.6:1, which is 84% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmdale Academy Charter?
72.7% of students at Palmdale Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmdale Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Palmdale Academy Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmdale Academy Charter?
Palmdale Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Palmdale Academy Charter rank among schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmdale Academy Charter ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Palmdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Palmdale Elementary?
Besides Palmdale Academy Charter, Palmdale Elementary also operates Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 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.