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Ocotillo Elementary

Palmdale, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
palmdalesd.org/oc38737 Ocotillo School Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551(661) 947-9987
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

300 students tested

32.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 33.4% did.

  • Exceeded11.7%
  • Met20.7%
  • Nearly met27.3%
  • Not met40.3%

Math

302 students tested

27.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.8% did.

  • Exceeded11.3%
  • Met16.6%
  • Nearly met32.8%
  • Not met39.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year706670
Suspended in or out of school2.8% · 203.1% · 21
Suspensions2526
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury2225
Weapons10
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other21

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall593612
Suspended out of school2.4% · 143.4% · 21
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

24.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted668641
Chronically absent27.2% · 18224.6% · 158

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

611 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino70.7%
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White6.7%
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Black or African American16.5%
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Asian2.0%
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Two or More Races3.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062958004572

District
Palmdale Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
611 students
Teachers (FTE)
22

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