Golden Poppy Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/gp

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Golden Poppy Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging students to reach their full potential. With a focus on community and growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by providing a structured educational experience tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school’s official website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to stay connected with campus news, academic resources, and district-wide policies. By prioritizing open communication and collaboration between educators, families, and students, Golden Poppy Elementary strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Through various programs and initiatives, the staff at Golden Poppy works to ensure that every student feels welcomed, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary school years.

525

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Golden Poppy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	394
Black	89
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
394 (75.0%)
Black
89 (17.0%)
Two or More
18 (3.4%)
White
12 (2.3%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
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)285-3683
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/gp
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 127

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Golden Poppy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	127
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Golden Poppy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	44.6%
Male	291	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)