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Golden Poppy Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 37802 Rockie Lane, Palmdale, CA 93552-4041

(661) 285-3683 · www.palmdalesd.org/gp

2/10
#4779
Rank 4779 out of 5,722
Top 84%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5181 · 9th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4622 · 19th percentile
Science4/10 · #3678 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Golden Poppy Elementary serves families in the high desert community of Palmdale, where the Antelope Valley's wide-open spaces and affordable housing attract many families looking for room to breathe outside of the crowded LA basin. The school shows some relative strength in science compared to its English and math scores, which may reflect hands-on learning opportunities, but families prioritizing strong academic outcomes may want to explore additional enrichment options or tutoring support alongside enrollment. It's a neighborhood school in a working-class area of Palmdale, and families who get involved and supplement learning at home tend to get the most out of what it offers.

Student Demographics

246 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
173 (70%)
African American
52 (21%)
Multiple Races
9 (4%)
White
6 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged221 (90%)
Students with Disabilities57 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

525
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
25:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
28
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 · #5325 · 12th percentile

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