At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
588
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ocotillo Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 588 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
28:1 — 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
ZIP93551
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062958004572
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment588
White7.7%
Hispanic / Latino71.2%
Black / African American14.7%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
7.7%
Hispanic
71.2%
Black
14.7%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
3.6%
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.