Desert Rose Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/dr

625 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Rose Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, is a public school operating under the Palmdale School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for student growth. As part of the broader Palmdale School District, it follows the district's mission to prepare students for academic success and lifelong learning through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

The school's campus serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills in its students. By integrating various district-led educational programs and resources, Desert Rose aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families can find information regarding school calendars, district policies, and staff resources through their official website, which reflects the school's commitment to maintaining clear communication between educators, students, and parents.

625

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Rose Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	500
Black	75
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
500 (80.0 %)
Black
75 (12.0 %)
White
20 (3.2 %)
Two or More
17 (2.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
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)272-0584
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/dr
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 117

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Rose Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Rose Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	48.3%
Male	323	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)