Joshua Hills Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/jh

548 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joshua Hills Elementary, located on Fairfield Street in Palmdale, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Palmdale School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student character, and preparation for future success. By leveraging the resources of the Palmdale School District, Joshua Hills strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to quality instruction in a safe and structured setting.

Beyond its academic focus, Joshua Hills Elementary places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement. The school encourages families to take an active role in their child's education, recognizing that a strong partnership between home and school is vital for student achievement. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and nurturing a positive school culture, Joshua Hills works to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journeys.

548

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joshua Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	442
Black	73
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
442 (80.7 %)
Black
73 (13.3 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
White
13 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (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)265-9992
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/jh
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 85

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joshua Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joshua Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	49.5%
Male	277	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)