Ocotillo Elementary

38737 Ocotillo School Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551

www.palmdalesd.org/oc

588 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ocotillo Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Ocotillo strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Ocotillo Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement to help create a holistic learning experience. The school utilizes various resources and programs to support student growth, ensuring that both high-achieving students and those requiring additional academic support receive the attention they need. Through its dedication to maintaining a positive school culture, Ocotillo serves as a vital anchor for families in the Palmdale area.

588

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocotillo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	417
Black	98
Asian	11
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
417 (70.9%)
Black
98 (16.7%)
White
37 (6.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)947-9987
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/oc
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 121

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 98