For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,559 students in Keppel Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Keppel Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,559 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Keppel Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1672 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1596 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2008. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
89%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,860 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,198 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,860
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,198
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Keppel Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearblossom Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12828 East Avenue W
Pearblossom, CA 93553
(661) 944-6019
Pearblossom, CA 93553
(661) 944-6019
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Daisy Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9650 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-6590
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-6590
Gr: K-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8244 East Pearblossom Hwy.
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-3221
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-3221
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Lake Los Angeles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16310 East Avenue Q
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-3700
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-3700
Gr: K-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37237 North 100th St. East
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-2148
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-2148
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert View Community Day
Alternative School
9330 East Avenue U
Pearblossom, CA 93553
(661) 944-2372
Pearblossom, CA 93553
(661) 944-2372
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keppel Union Elementary School District?
Keppel Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,559 students.
What is the rank of Keppel Union Elementary School District?
Keppel Union Elementary School District is ranked #1672 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Keppel Union Elementary School District?
89% of Keppel Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keppel Union Elementary School District?
Keppel Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Keppel Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,198 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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