Palm Tree Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/pt

510 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Tree Elementary is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students as part of the Palmdale School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on the academic and personal development of children in the local community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the Palmdale area.

As part of the broader Palmdale School District, Palm Tree Elementary benefits from the district’s initiatives to integrate technology, support student well-being, and engage parents in the educational process. The school’s physical location on East Avenue R serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing accessibility for local families. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to provide a structured and supportive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

510

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Tree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	417
Black	55
Asian	7
Two or More	14
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
417 (81.8 %)
Black
55 (10.8 %)
Two or More
14 (2.7 %)
White
10 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
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)265-9357
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/pt
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 116

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palm Tree Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palm Tree Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	48.2%
Male	264	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)