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Tumbleweed Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 1100 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550-6185

(661) 273-4166 · www.palmdalesd.org/tw

3/10
#4344
Rank 4344 out of 5,722
Top 76%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3870 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4575 · 20th percentile
Science2/10 · #4504 · 20th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tumbleweed Elementary sits in the heart of Palmdale, a high-desert city in the Antelope Valley where wide-open spaces and a tight-knit working-class community define everyday life. The school's academic scores fall below the state median, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to explore other options in the area, but for those rooted in this neighborhood, it offers a familiar, community-connected environment. Palmdale itself has a lot of character — aerospace history, desert sunsets, and a community that takes pride in what it's built out here on the edge of the L.A. metro.

Student Demographics

202 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
188 (93%)
African American
9 (4%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners106 (52%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged191 (95%)
Students with Disabilities14 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

502
Enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
24.3
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 Programs3/10 · #4470 · 26th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found