Esperanza Elementary

www.westside.k12.ca.us

962 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary School, located in Palmdale, California, is part of the Westside Union School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational K-6 education, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a structured learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building essential social and academic skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Westside Union School District, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and preparation for future success. By leveraging district-wide resources and community involvement, Esperanza Elementary aims to equip its students with the tools necessary for the transition to middle school and beyond. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.westside.k12.ca.us.

962

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	597
Black	86
Asian	45
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
597 (62.1%)
White
160 (16.6%)
Black
86 (8.9%)
Two or More
71 (7.4%)
Asian
45 (4.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Westside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)575-0420
Website:	http://www.westside.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 170

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 143

Grade 6 155