Mesquite Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/mq

582 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mesquite Elementary School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, and serves as part of the Palmdale School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the district, Mesquite Elementary aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and prepare for the transition to middle school.

The school’s website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about daily operations, campus events, and district-wide policies. It offers access to vital tools such as the school calendar, information on staff and administration, and resources regarding student services. By maintaining an active online presence, Mesquite Elementary strives to keep the lines of communication open between educators and the families they serve, ensuring that the community remains engaged in the educational process.

582

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	461
Black	60
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
461 (79.2%)
Black
60 (10.3%)
White
27 (4.6%)
Two or More
20 (3.4%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)285-8376
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/mq
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 110

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mesquite Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mesquite Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	47.6%
Male	305	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)