Innovations Academy of Palmdale
409 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Innovations Academy of Palmdale is a specialized public school within the Palmdale School District that focuses on a rigorous, project-based learning approach. Serving students in grades transitional kindergarten through eighth, the school is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity by integrating core academic subjects with hands-on, real-world challenges. The campus emphasizes a student-centered environment where learners are encouraged to take ownership of their education, moving beyond traditional rote memorization toward a deeper, inquiry-based understanding of complex topics.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Innovations Academy is known for cultivating a tight-knit community that prioritizes personal growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging technology and diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school but for the evolving demands of the modern workforce. The institution places a strong value on parent and community involvement, viewing it as essential to supporting the diverse needs of its student body and ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Innovations Academy is known for cultivating a tight-knit community that prioritizes personal growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging technology and diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school but for the evolving demands of the modern workforce. The institution places a strong value on parent and community involvement, viewing it as essential to supporting the diverse needs of its student body and ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
409
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
28.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic | 271 |
| Black | 76 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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Hispanic271 (66.3%)
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Black76 (18.6%)
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White33 (8.1%)
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Two or More20 (4.9%)
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American Indian6 (1.5%)
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Asian3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Primarily virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Palmdale Elementary |
| Phone: | (661)236-0161 |
| Website: | http://www.palmdalesd.org/ia |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 409 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 28.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 330 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
32
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
28
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
45
Grade 5
37
Grade 6
42
Grade 7
78
Grade 8
82
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Grade 1 | 25 |
| Grade 2 | 28 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 45 |
| Grade 5 | 37 |
| Grade 6 | 42 |
| Grade 7 | 78 |
| Grade 8 | 82 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 215 | 52.6% |
| Male | 194 | 47.4% |
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