Tamarisk Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/ta

737 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tamarisk Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to reach their full potential through classroom instruction and collaborative activities.

Beyond academics, Tamarisk Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active participation from parents and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to continuous improvement and a focus on essential foundational skills, Tamarisk strives to be a positive cornerstone for the local Palmdale neighborhood, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.

737

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamarisk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	531
Black	155
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
531 (72.0 %)
Black
155 (21.0 %)
White
28 (3.8 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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)225-9647
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/ta
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	599
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 147

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tamarisk Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	147
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	124

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tamarisk Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	48.8%
Male	377	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)