MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mesquite Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palmdale Elementary school district, located in Palmdale, CA with about 809 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, Mesquite 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.

Mesquite Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, and serves as part of the Palmdale School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the district, Mesquite Elementary aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and prepare for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about daily operations, campus events, and district-wide policies. It offers access to vital tools such as the school calendar, information on staff and administration, and resources regarding student services. By maintaining an active online presence, Mesquite Elementary strives to keep the lines of communication open between educators and the families they serve, ensuring that the community remains engaged in the educational process.

For more information, contact Mesquite Elementary at (661) 285-8376 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

37622 43rd St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552-3647
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MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmdale, CA with about 809 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
809
Teachers:
29.75
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 809 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.3%
Black or African American
16.1%
White
5.4%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

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.