Chaparral Prep Academy

www.palmdalesd.org/ch

585 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chaparral 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 subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, character development, and preparation for future educational success.

As part of the Palmdale School District, Chaparral Elementary works to integrate modern educational standards and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a connection with the surrounding community by offering various resources for families and promoting active engagement between parents, teachers, and students. By emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Chaparral aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to excel within their grade levels.

585

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chaparral Prep Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	477
Black	58
Asian	6
Two or More	11
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
477 (81.5 %)
Black
58 (9.9 %)
White
26 (4.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (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)285-9777
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/ch
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 93

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chaparral Prep Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chaparral Prep Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	47.2%
Male	309	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)