At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
582
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Mesquite Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 582 students. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
27.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPalmdale Elementary
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93552
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062958009608
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment582
White5.9%
Hispanic / Latino79.8%
Black / African American10.2%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.9%
Hispanic
79.8%
Black
10.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
2.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.