Yucca Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/yu

484 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Yucca Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students as part of the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and professional instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community and personal growth.

In addition to its core academic programs, Yucca Elementary places a strong emphasis on school culture and parental involvement. The school community works to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative activities and extracurricular opportunities. With a dedicated staff and a clear focus on the needs of its neighborhood, Yucca Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the local Palmdale community, promoting lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

484

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yucca Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	365
Black	85
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
365 (75.4 %)
Black
85 (17.6 %)
Two or More
11 (2.3 %)
White
10 (2.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)273-5052
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/yu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 94

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yucca Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yucca Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	48.1%
Male	251	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)