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What's one thing Manzanita Elementary gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
644
Elementary
DISTRICT 551 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALMDALE ELEMENTARY·NCES 062958004573
Manzanita Elementary
38620 33rd St., Palmdale, CA 93550 · (661) 947-3128 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL644 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 7% of California public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
574 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 93 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 109 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 105 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 96 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 52 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (93) is 79% larger than its 6th grade class (52).
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
20.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +3.7pp since 2014
Math
13.2%
CA avg 37.7% . +5.2pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 21 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 13 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 6.7% | 14.0% | 21.5% | 57.8% |
| Math | 3.4% | 9.8% | 22.7% | 64.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| 2023-24 | 22.1% | 14.6% |
| 2022-23 | 17.9% | 12.6% |
| 2021-22 | 21.8% | 14.9% |
| 2018-19 | 18.0% | 15.5% |
| 2017-18 | 20.9% | 13.2% |
| 2016-17 | 15.6% | 12.0% |
| 2015-16 | 19.0% | 9.0% |
| 2014-15 | 17.0% | 8.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
18.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
27.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 18% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 27% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Manzanita Elementary
Manzanita Elementary's state test result (18.3% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanita Elementary this school | 644 | 89.1% | 18.3% |
| Will Rogers Elementary Lynwood | 684 | 89.5% | 35.1% |
| Clinton William Jefferson Compton | 692 | 88.7% | 52.9% |
| Jefferson Elementary Compton | 642 | 86.9% | 47.9% |
| George H. Dunn Elementary Rialto | 609 | 89.3% | 25.4% |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield | 614 | 90.9% | 11.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Manzanita Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 18.3% | #4,714 of 5,151 | #1,091 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 13.2% | #4,889 of 5,172 ▼ 176 | #1,111 of 1,129 ▼ 16 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 20.7% | #4,800 of 5,172 ▼ 238 | #1,099 of 1,129 ▼ 36 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.4pp | #1,386 of 5,116 | #223 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 644 | #1,065 of 5,915 | #199 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.1:1 | #3,051 of 5,352 | #745 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.0% | #4,889 of 5,354 | #1,041 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.1% | #1,209 of 5,625 | #479 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.9% | #3,074 of 3,837 | #818 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
644
+35 (+6%) vs 2020
-11% since 1990-91, when it was 721
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 23.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 644 | 27.9 | 23.1:1 | 89% (574) |
| 2023-24 | 624 | 25.3 | 24.7:1 | 94% (585) |
| 2022-23 | 670 | 27.7 | 24.2:1 | 93% (623) |
| 2020-21 | 609 | 26 | 23.4:1 | 91% (552) |
| 2017-18 | 692 | 27.2 | 25.5:1 | 92% (636) |
| 2015-16 | 756 | 28 | 27.0:1 | 94% (710) |
| 2010-11 | 780 | N/A | N/A | 82% (637) |
| 2000-01 | 863 | 40 | 21.6:1 | 75% (644) |
| 1990-91 | 721 | 28 | 25.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Manzanita Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (692 to 644); teachers up 3% (27.2 to 27.9).
About Manzanita Elementary
Manzanita Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Palmdale Elementary, located in Palmdale, California. It is open to students in kindergarten through 6 and enrolls 644 students. Elementary schools in California have about 465 students on average; enrollment here is 38% higher.
The district for Manzanita Elementary is Palmdale Elementary, with 29 schools and 17,941 students.
By race and ethnicity, Manzanita Elementary is 94% Hispanic. Other groups make up 4% Black. Los Angeles County as a whole is about 48% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 11% means there is an 11% chance two randomly chosen students at Manzanita Elementary are from different groups.
Manzanita Elementary lists 27.9 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 23.1 students per teacher. The school's 23.1:1 compares with an average of 22.3:1 for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 89% of the student body. That is 19 points above the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County.
Among California public elementary schools, Manzanita Elementary outscored 7%, which works out to a D on the allk12 Grade.
Compared with California schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Manzanita Elementary's results are 9.1 points below predicted: 18.3% against 27.3%.
The school's county is Los Angeles County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $90,112 a year, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Los Angeles County number 2,244, with about 1,265,907 students.
Manzanita Elementary's nearest public school is Palmdale Aerospace Academy (about 0.3 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. Ranked by average proficiency, Manzanita Elementary places 5th out of 7 schools in its immediate area.
NCES assigns Manzanita Elementary the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 6%.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Manzanita Elementary. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Palmdale Elementary
- Los Amigos - Dual ImmersionElementary · 1,027 students
- Palmdale Academy CharterCombined · 989 students
- David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyMiddle · 952 students
- Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet AcadMiddle · 948 students
- Dos Caminos Dual ImmersionElementary · 945 students
- Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet AcademyMiddle · 822 students
Other schools in Palmdale
- Highland HighHigh · 2,706 students
- William J. (Pete) Knight HighHigh · 2,349 students
- Palmdale Aerospace AcademyCombined · 2,259 students
- Palmdale HighHigh · 2,208 students
- Hillview MiddleMiddle · 1,100 students
- Antelope Valley Learning AcademyCombined · 1,059 students
Other Manzanita Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 3 states are named Manzanita Elementary. Manzanita Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 7.
- Manzanita ElementaryRedding, CA · 545 students
- Manzanita ElementaryCovina, CA · 425 students
- Manzanita ElementaryGridley, CA · 306 students
- Manzanita ElementaryKINGMAN, AZ · 759 students
- Manzanita Elementary SchoolPHOENIX, AZ · 539 students
Nearby schools
- Palmdale Aerospace Academy0.3 mi · 2,259
- Oak Tree Community Day0.6 mi · 63
- Palmdale Academy Charter1.0 mi · 989
- Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy1.2 mi · 822
- Desert Rose Elementary1.3 mi · 614
- Palmdale High1.3 mi · 2,208
Frequently asked questions
About Manzanita ElementaryHow large is Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary enrolls approximately 644 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Manzanita Elementary serve?
Manzanita Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary is approximately 23.1:1 (28 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary reports a student body of 1% White, 94% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary is overseen by Palmdale Elementary in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.