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Mesquite Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Palmdale, California · Palmdale Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students618
Student:Teacher28.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
Mesquite
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
618
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
85%+21.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Mesquite Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 618 students. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES 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
28.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% 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
ZIP93552
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062958009608

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment618

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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.

FRL %85%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)