Oak Tree Community Day

www.palmdalesd.org/ot

71 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Oak Tree Community Day School, located in Palmdale, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Palmdale School District. Unlike traditional K-8 campuses, this school serves as an alternative placement environment designed to support students who require a more structured, individualized, or restorative approach to their education. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges and regain the skills necessary to succeed in a general education setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes both behavioral growth and academic progress. Through a blend of rigorous curriculum and social-emotional interventions, the staff works closely with students to help them meet district standards while preparing for their eventual transition back to their home schools. By fostering a culture of accountability and positive development, Oak Tree Community Day strives to ensure that every student has the tools needed to reach their full potential and achieve future educational success.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Tree Community Day
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	28
Black	35
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
35 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (39.4 %)
White
4 (5.6 %)
Two or More
2 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palmdale Elementary
Phone:	(661)285-1548
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/ot
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 1

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oak Tree Community Day
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	1
Grade 1	7
Grade 2	7
Grade 3	2
Grade 4	2
Grade 5	6
Grade 6	10
Grade 7	16
Grade 8	20

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oak Tree Community Day
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	23	32.4%
Male	48	67.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)