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Esperanza Elementary

Palmdale, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
westside.k12.ca.us40521 35th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551(661) 575-0420
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

560 students tested

38.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 41.7% did.

  • Exceeded15.9%
  • Met22.9%
  • Nearly met26.1%
  • Not met35.2%

Math

561 students tested

26.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 26.0% did.

  • Exceeded10.3%
  • Met15.7%
  • Nearly met27.1%
  • Not met46.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,0781,038
Suspended in or out of school2.5% · 273.9% · 41
Suspensions3866
Violence with injury01
Violence without injury2858
Weapons01
Drugs44
Defiance only00
Other62

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall926991
Suspended out of school3.8% · 352.4% · 24
Suspended in school0.1% · 10.1% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

25.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,0471,021
Chronically absent24.0% · 25125.7% · 262

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

990 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino62.9%
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White17.3%
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Black or African American7.8%
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Asian4.7%
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Two or More Races7.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 064212011319

District
Westside Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
990 students
Teachers (FTE)
39

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