Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocotillo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocotillo Elementary serves the southwest part of Palmdale, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocotillo Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursuing Remarkable Opportunities to Marshal Innovation, Inspiration, and Imagination for Success & Engagement
School Rankings
Ocotillo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocotillo Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5143 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocotillo Elementary School's ranking?
Ocotillo Elementary School is ranked #5143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ocotillo Elementary School often compared to?
Ocotillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dos Caminos Dual Immersion, Summerwind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocotillo Elementary School?
588 students attend Ocotillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ocotillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocotillo Elementary School?
Ocotillo Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocotillo Elementary School offer ?
Ocotillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ocotillo Elementary School part of?
Ocotillo Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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