Esperanza Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Westside Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
3,678th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
40521 35th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420Official website ↗NCES ID 064212011319Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Esperanza Elementary 3,678th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 561 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 990 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.2% | 62.9% | ▲ 27.7 pts | |
| White | 37.9% | 17.3% | ▼ 20.6 pts | |
| Black | 14.9% | 7.8% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 4.7% | ▼ 4.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $593K in zip 93551 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Esperanza Elementary in?
Esperanza Elementary is part of the Westside Union Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Esperanza Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Esperanza Elementary 3,678th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Esperanza Elementary?
Hispanic 63%, White 17%, Black 8%, Two or more races 7% (990 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Esperanza Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93551 is $593K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.