- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmdale, CA
Yellen Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Yellen Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062958011305
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yellen Learning Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools.
- #2 of 31
- elementary schools in Palmdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.3:1
- small classes for California
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yellen Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yellen Learning Center ranks #2 of 31 elementary schools in Palmdale, CA.
School address
District: Palmdale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062958011305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Yellen Learning Center shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062958011305 · Palmdale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 5.3:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Amigos - Dual Immersion (1,027 students)
Yellen Learning Center shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yellen Learning Center 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 58
Yellen Learning Center
58 students
What this shows Yellen Learning Center reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yellen Learning Center compares
Yellen Learning Center 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 75% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.6%
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
White 5.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Yellen Learning Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palmdale Elementary reports $17,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yellen Learning Center 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dos Caminos Dual Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yellen Learning Center'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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yellen Learning Center
How many students attend Yellen Learning Center?
Yellen Learning Center has 58 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellen Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellen Learning Center is 5.3:1, which is 75% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yellen Learning Center?
93.2% of students at Yellen Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yellen Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Yellen Learning Center is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Palmdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yellen Learning Center?
Yellen Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Yellen Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Palmdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Yellen Learning Center ranks #2 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 Yellen Learning Center, 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.