At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
664
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+28.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Tamarisk Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 664 students. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPalmdale Elementary
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062958004576
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment664
White3.8%
Hispanic / Latino72.0%
Black / African American21.0%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.8%
Hispanic
72.0%
Black
21.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.