Tamarisk Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/ta

664 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tamarisk Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to reach their full potential through classroom instruction and collaborative activities.

Beyond academics, Tamarisk Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active participation from parents and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a dedication to continuous improvement and a focus on essential foundational skills, Tamarisk strives to be a positive cornerstone for the local Palmdale neighborhood, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.

664

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tamarisk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	446
Black	165
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	6

Hispanic
446 (67.2%)
Black
165 (24.8%)
White
25 (3.8%)
Two or More
19 (2.9%)
American Indian
6 (0.9%)
Asian
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)225-9647
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/ta
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	599
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 128

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tamarisk Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tamarisk Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	318	47.9%
Male	346	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)