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Esperanza Elementary

Westside Union Elementary · Los Angeles County · 40521 35th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551-5647

(661) 575-0420 · www.westside.k12.ca.us

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4/10
#3456
Rank 3456 out of 5,722
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3186 · 44th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4008 · 30th percentile
Science5/10 · #2814 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Esperanza Elementary sits in the western edge of Palmdale, a high-desert community in the Antelope Valley where families tend to put down roots and stay — the area has a strong sense of neighborhood identity even as it continues to grow. The school lands in the middle of the pack academically, with science scores showing the most promise, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a stable, community-oriented environment without the intensity of more competitive school zones. For those drawn to the wide-open spaces and relative affordability of the Antelope Valley compared to the rest of Los Angeles County, Esperanza offers a grounded local option worth considering.

Student Demographics

531 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
330 (62%)
White
97 (18%)
African American
48 (9%)
Multiple Races
33 (6%)
Asian
14 (3%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners58 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged341 (64%)
Students with Disabilities130 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

962
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25
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 · #4959 · 18th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found