- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Palmdale Learning Plaza
Federal NCES profile for Palmdale Learning Plaza, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958002169
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmdale Learning Plaza earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #15 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmdale Learning Plaza has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmdale Learning Plaza ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958002169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Palmdale Learning Plaza held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.1 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 062958002169 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 22.9:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Palmdale Learning Plaza held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.1 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palmdale Learning Plaza 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
Palmdale Learning Plaza
800 students
What this shows Palmdale Learning Plaza reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmdale Learning Plaza compares
Palmdale Learning Plaza 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 800 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
African American 12.0%
White 7.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Palmdale Learning Plaza 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 Learning Plaza Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Amigos - Dual Immersion | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmdale Academy Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmdale Learning Plaza'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
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmdale Learning Plaza
How many students attend Palmdale Learning Plaza?
Palmdale Learning Plaza has 800 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Learning Plaza?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmdale Learning Plaza is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmdale Learning Plaza?
69.1% of students at Palmdale Learning Plaza are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmdale Learning Plaza?
The largest demographic group at Palmdale Learning Plaza is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmdale Learning Plaza?
Palmdale Learning Plaza has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Palmdale Learning Plaza rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmdale Learning Plaza 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 Palmdale Learning Plaza, 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.