Summerwind Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/sw

566 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Summerwind Elementary, located in Palmdale, California, is a public school within the Palmdale School District. It serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The school focuses on building a strong foundation for its students by integrating modern instructional practices with a supportive community atmosphere, ensuring that children are prepared for future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Summerwind Elementary places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience. The school aims to provide a safe and nurturing campus where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking and creativity. By utilizing the resources provided by the Palmdale School District, Summerwind strives to meet the unique needs of its learners through consistent monitoring of student progress and a dedicated commitment to school-wide improvement initiatives.

566

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerwind Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	403
Black	95
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
403 (71.2 %)
Black
95 (16.8 %)
White
37 (6.5 %)
Two or More
18 (3.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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)947-3863
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/sw
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 90

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 112