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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Desert Rose Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 37730 27th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550-5580

(661) 272-0584 · www.palmdalesd.org/dr

2/10
#4776
Rank 4776 out of 5,722
Top 83%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4975 · 13th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4630 · 19th percentile
Science3/10 · #4136 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Desert Rose Elementary sits in the high desert city of Palmdale, a sprawling Antelope Valley community about an hour north of Los Angeles where the pace is slower and the cost of living is more manageable than much of LA County. The school serves a K-8 population, which means families get some continuity through the middle school years without switching campuses — a real practical benefit in a large, spread-out city like Palmdale. Families who choose Desert Rose tend to be rooted in the neighborhood and value that stability, though those prioritizing top academic metrics may want to explore other options within the Palmdale Elementary district as well.

Student Demographics

276 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
205 (74%)
African American
44 (16%)
White
9 (3%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners70 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged257 (93%)
Students with Disabilities33 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

614
Enrollment
24
Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
27.2
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 · #4850 · 20th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found