TAMARISK

Tamarisk is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palmdale Elementary school district, located in Palmdale, CA with about 777 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Tamarisk has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tamarisk Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to reach their full potential through classroom instruction and collaborative activities.

Beyond academics, Tamarisk Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active participation from parents and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to continuous improvement and a focus on essential foundational skills, Tamarisk strives to be a positive cornerstone for the local Palmdale neighborhood, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.

For more information, contact Tamarisk at (661) 225-9647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1843 E. Ave. Q5
Palmdale, CA 93550-2218
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TAMARISK is a public Title I school in Palmdale, CA with about 777 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
777
Teachers:
29.33
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 777 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TAMARISK is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.4%
Black or African American
19.7%
Two or more races
3.0%
White
2.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.