YUCCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yucca Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palmdale Elementary school district, located in Palmdale, CA with about 621 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 23 teachers, Yucca Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Yucca Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students as part of the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and professional instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community and personal growth.

In addition to its core academic programs, Yucca Elementary places a strong emphasis on school culture and parental involvement. The school community works to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative activities and extracurricular opportunities. With a dedicated staff and a clear focus on the needs of its neighborhood, Yucca Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the local Palmdale community, promoting lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact Yucca Elementary at (661) 273-5052 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

38440 Second St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550-3603
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YUCCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmdale, CA with about 621 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
621
Teachers:
23.5
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 621 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YUCCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.8%
Black or African American
17.9%
White
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.