Barrel Springs Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/bs

611 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barrel Springs Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, and is part of the Palmdale School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It provides a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and future academic success.

The school community places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive campus culture. In addition to core subjects, Barrel Springs often implements programs designed to enhance social-emotional learning and student well-being. By utilizing the resources provided by the Palmdale School District, the school strives to integrate modern educational practices and technology to meet the evolving needs of its students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and inclusive setting.

611

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrel Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	474
Black	76
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
474 (77.6 %)
Black
76 (12.4 %)
White
37 (6.1 %)
Two or More
13 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palmdale Elementary
Phone:	(661)285-9270
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/bs
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barrel Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barrel Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	49.1%
Male	311	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)