Palm Tree Elementary

Public K-5

 326 E. Ave. R
       Palmdale, CA  93550-5208


(661) 265-9357

District: Palmdale Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4010th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $377 Help


Students who attend Palm Tree Elementary usually attend:

High:    Palmdale High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.8%
African American:
10.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Compare Details Palm Tree Elementary ranks worse than 68.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.8%), African American (10.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Tree Elementary is 24.3, which is the 8th best among 20 elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Tree Elementary is $377, which is the 7th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palm Tree Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Tree Elementary 4010th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Palm Tree Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Palmdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmdale Elementary 1358th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palm Tree Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.42 3452nd 4809 28.2%
2005 28.96 3349th 4822 30.5%
2006 22.04 3850th 4818 20.1%
2007 22.85 4074th 5113 20.3%
2008 19.36 4381st 5113 14.3%
2009 16.41 4650th 5193 10.5%
2010 33.18 3605th 5314 32.2%
2011 32.48 3799th 5377 29.3%
2012 34.99 3595th 5390 33.3%
2013 19.19 4794th 5530 13.3%
2015 24.94 4134th 5611 26.3%
2016 28.76 3868th 5614 31.1%
2017 25.47 4209th 5692 26.1%
2018 22.33 4483rd 5662 20.8%
2019 22.74 4565th 5789 21.1%
2022 17.78 5079th 5883 13.7%
2023 28.59 3998th 5848 31.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 3119th 3246 3.9%
2019 36.85 1992nd 3275 39.2%
2022 46.73 1379th 3311 58.4%
2023 77.65 304th 3240 90.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 3753rd 5084 26.2%
2019 33.60 3591st 5173 30.6%
2022 24.41 4296th 5264 18.4%
2023 40.29 3033rd 5355 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.62 4339th 5413 19.8%
2019 23.02 4382nd 5492 20.2%
2022 15.78 5114th 5635 9.2%
2023 21.76 4528th 5595 19.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.61 1711th 2227 23.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.49 4232nd 5431 22.1%
2019 24.25 4257th 5510 22.7%
2022 21.94 4513th 5663 20.3%
2023 40.22 3038th 5627 46.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.56 426th 700 39.1%
2019 39.68 425th 747 43.1%
2022 26.96 509th 663 23.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palm Tree Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.52 3794th 4830 21.4%
2019 31.28 3601st 4963 27.4%
2022 25.91 4051st 5084 20.3%
2023 40.94 2827th 5079 44.3%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Palm Tree Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 296 52 16 73 7 n/a n/a 0 444
1990 238 57 19 107 13 n/a n/a 0 434
1991 227 62 19 142 14 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 166 79 23 170 6 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 317 140 33 314 9 n/a n/a 0 813
1994 330 112 25 346 6 n/a n/a 0 819
1995 342 198 32 467 11 n/a n/a 0 1050
1996 342 198 32 467 11 n/a n/a 0 1050
1997 298 201 34 499 9 n/a n/a 0 1041
1998 279 234 39 540 7 n/a n/a 0 1099
1999 10 574 476 11 12 n/a n/a 0 1083
2000 194 215 19 540 9 n/a n/a 15 992
2001 172 232 14 600 12 n/a n/a 13 1043
2002 132 181 22 661 12 n/a n/a 7 1015
2003 132 181 22 661 12 n/a n/a 7 1015
2004 130 234 25 686 9 n/a n/a 23 1107
2005 102 230 18 697 7 n/a n/a 17 1071
2006 84 203 13 668 10 n/a n/a 19 997
2007 75 157 6 651 3 n/a n/a 26 918
2008 72 158 12 594 3 n/a n/a 0 839
2009 68 163 14 570 3 0 32 0 850
2010 69 142 17 614 6 1 19 0 868
2011 77 140 19 626 7 1 20 0 890
2012 64 112 16 649 3 0 17 0 861
2013 43 103 9 626 3 0 16 0 800
2014 45 100 9 652 5 2 15 0 828
2015 49 106 12 581 9 3 7 0 767
2016 44 110 10 532 9 0 6 0 711
2017 50 109 11 512 6 1 10 0 699
2018 41 84 9 443 4 1 13 0 595
2019 44 106 10 459 4 3 11 0 637
2020 37 80 9 413 2 2 13 0 556
2021 31 73 7 412 3 1 9 0 536
2022 14 64 7 405 6 1 11 0 508
2023 10 55 7 417 5 2 14 0 510

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Tree Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 444 18.0 24.6 n/a
1990 434 18.0 24.1 n/a
1991 464 17.0 27.2 n/a
1992 444 17.3 25.6 50
1993 813 29.0 28.0 50.9
1994 819 33.0 24.8 55.4
1995 1050 35.0 30.0 55.1
1996 1050 35.0 30.0 55.1
1997 1041 38.0 27.4 57.7
1998 1099 46.0 23.9 74.5
1999 1083 50.0 21.7 70.2
2000 992 46.0 21.6 78.7
2001 1043 50.0 20.9 77.1
2002 1015 47.0 21.6 91.8
2003 1015 47.0 21.6 91.8
2004 1107 40.0 27.7 77.1
2005 1071 41.0 26.1 76.8
2006 997 39.0 25.6 78.5
2007 918 42.0 21.9 78.7
2008 839 40.0 21.0 57.2
2009 850 34.0 22.4 86.9
2010 868 35.0 24.8 88.9
2011 890 n/a n/a 86.1
2012 861 35.0 24.5 n/a
2013 800 29.0 27.5 90
2014 828 30.0 27.5 89.5
2015 767 29.0 26.4 85.4
2016 711 27.0 26.3 89.5
2017 699 26.5 26.3 87.7
2018 595 22.5 26.4 89.9
2019 637 24.0 26.5 92.9
2020 556 n/a n/a 94.2
2021 536 24.0 22.3 92
2022 508 22.0 23.0 92.1
2023 510 20.9 24.3 90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palm Tree Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 444 18.0 24.6 n/a
1990 434 18.0 24.1 n/a
1991 464 17.0 27.2 n/a
1992 444 17.3 25.6 50
1993 813 29.0 28.0 50.9
1994 819 33.0 24.8 55.4
1995 1050 35.0 30.0 55.1
1996 1050 35.0 30.0 55.1
1997 1041 38.0 27.4 57.7
1998 1099 46.0 23.9 74.5
1999 1083 50.0 21.7 70.2
2000 992 46.0 21.6 78.7
2001 1043 50.0 20.9 77.1
2002 1015 47.0 21.6 91.8
2003 1015 47.0 21.6 91.8
2004 1107 40.0 27.7 77.1
2005 1071 41.0 26.1 76.8
2006 997 39.0 25.6 78.5
2007 918 42.0 21.9 78.7
2008 839 40.0 21.0 57.2
2009 850 34.0 22.4 86.9
2010 868 35.0 24.8 88.9
2011 890 n/a n/a 86.1
2012 861 35.0 24.5 n/a
2013 800 29.0 27.5 90
2014 828 30.0 27.5 89.5
2015 767 29.0 26.4 85.4
2016 711 27.0 26.3 89.5
2017 699 26.5 26.3 87.7
2018 595 22.5 26.4 89.9
2019 637 24.0 26.5 92.9
2020 556 n/a n/a 94.2
2021 536 24.0 22.3 92
2022 508 22.0 23.0 92.1
2023 510 20.9 24.3 90.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Palm Tree Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%
201496.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%97.0%
201697.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201797.0%1.0%1.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Tree Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $377

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Tree Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4565th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3998th of 5848 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palm Tree Elementary)32.629
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)30.823.7
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Tree Elementary)25.634.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)30.723.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palm Tree Elementary)3525.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)3124.1
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Tree Elementary)21.224.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)23.720.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palm Tree Elementary)37.936
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)37.229.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Tree Elementary)2524
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)22.218.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Palm Tree Elementary)19.818.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Palmdale Elementary)16.914.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637510
 19.9%
African American10655
 48.1%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic459417
 9.2%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White4410
 77.3%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%90.4%
 2.5%


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Students at Palm Tree Elementary are 82% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Palm Tree Elementary.

Palm Tree Elementary ranks 4010th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Palm Tree Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Palmdale High


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