Tumbleweed Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/tw

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tumbleweed Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards while incorporating enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student well-being. Through its official website, Tumbleweed Elementary provides resources for parents, information on school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As part of the Palmdale School District, the school benefits from organized administrative support and consistent educational programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its students.

502

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tumbleweed Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	447
Black	35
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
447 (89.0%)
Black
35 (7.0%)
White
8 (1.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)273-4166
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/tw
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 105

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tumbleweed Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tumbleweed Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	49%
Male	256	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)