Palmdale Learning Plaza

www.palmdalesd.org/plp

800 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Palmdale Learning Plaza, located in Palmdale, California, is a specialized K-8 school within the Palmdale School District. It distinguishes itself by offering a unique "Year-Round" educational calendar, which is designed to prevent summer learning loss and provide a more consistent academic structure. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for creating an inclusive environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing a balanced schedule that integrates regular instructional periods with periodic breaks throughout the year.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and social growth. By operating on a year-round model, Palmdale Learning Plaza aims to maximize student engagement and provide staff with opportunities for ongoing professional development. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where teachers, students, and families work collaboratively to ensure that all children meet or exceed state academic standards while preparing them for successful transitions to high school.

800

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmdale Learning Plaza
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	593
Black	96
Asian	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
593 (74.1%)
Black
96 (12.0%)
White
56 (7.0%)
Two or More
33 (4.1%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palmdale Elementary
Phone:	(661)538-9034
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/plp
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palmdale Learning Plaza
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	91
Grade 7	89
Grade 8	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palmdale Learning Plaza
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	51.1%
Male	391	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)