Esperanza Elementary

www.westside.k12.ca.us

950 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, is part of the Westside Union School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational K-6 education, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a structured learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building essential social and academic skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Westside Union School District, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and preparation for future success. By leveraging district-wide resources and community involvement, Esperanza Elementary aims to equip its students with the tools necessary for the transition to middle school and beyond. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.westside.k12.ca.us.

950

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	576
Black	73
Asian	55
Two or More	55
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
576 (60.6 %)
White
187 (19.7 %)
Black
73 (7.7 %)
Asian
55 (5.8 %)
Two or More
55 (5.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Westside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)575-0420
Website:	http://www.westside.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 152

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 149

Grade 6 137