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Barrel Springs Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 3636 Ponderosa Way, Palmdale, CA 93550-8441

(661) 285-9270 · www.palmdalesd.org/bs

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6/10
#2618
Rank 2618 out of 5,722
Top 46%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2468 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2773 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #2735 · 51st percentile

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School Overview

Barrel Springs Elementary sits in the heart of Palmdale, a high desert community in the northern reaches of Los Angeles County where the pace is a bit slower and the sense of neighborhood runs deep. Scoring right around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid choice for families looking for a dependable, community-rooted school without the intensity of more competitive urban districts. Palmdale itself is a growing, family-friendly city where the cost of living is more accessible than much of Southern California, making it a popular landing spot for families putting down roots in the Antelope Valley.

Student Demographics

266 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
201 (76%)
African American
31 (12%)
White
23 (9%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
American Indian
4 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners62 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged213 (80%)
Students with Disabilities33 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

627
Enrollment
24.7
Teachers (FTE)
25.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5282 · 13th percentile

17 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.