Manzanita Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/mz

670 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Manzanita Elementary School is a public K-6 institution located in Palmdale, California, operating under the jurisdiction of the Palmdale School District. The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive foundational education, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established educational resources, standardized curriculum, and various support programs designed to help students meet state benchmarks and prepare for their middle school transition.

The school is deeply integrated into the Palmdale community, reflecting the district’s commitment to accessibility and student success. Its location on 33rd Street serves as a neighborhood hub for families, emphasizing a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies, ensuring that the school remains a transparent and active participant in the academic growth of its student body.

670

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manzanita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	553
Black	72
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
553 (82.5 %)
Black
72 (10.7 %)
White
22 (3.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)947-3128
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/mz
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 109

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manzanita Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manzanita Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	320	47.8%
Male	350	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)