JOSHUA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Joshua Hills Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palmdale Elementary school district, located in Palmdale, CA with about 604 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 24 teachers, Joshua Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Joshua Hills Elementary, located on Fairfield Street in Palmdale, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Palmdale School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student character, and preparation for future success. By leveraging the resources of the Palmdale School District, Joshua Hills strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to quality instruction in a safe and structured setting.
Beyond its academic focus, Joshua Hills Elementary places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement. The school encourages families to take an active role in their child's education, recognizing that a strong partnership between home and school is vital for student achievement. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and nurturing a positive school culture, Joshua Hills works to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journeys.
For more information, contact Joshua Hills Elementary at (661) 265-9992 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmdale, CA 93550-8300
(661) 265-9992
JOSHUA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmdale, CA with about 604 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palmdale Elementary
- Total Students:
- 604
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 604 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSHUA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.0%
- Black or African American
- 12.6%
- White
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.