Ocotillo Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
3,981st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
38737 Ocotillo School Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987Official website ↗NCES ID 062958004572Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ocotillo Elementary 3,981st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2015 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 302 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 611 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.4% | 70.7% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.7% | 16.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 18.1% | 6.7% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ocotillo Elementary
- #4312Dos Caminos Dual ImmersionPalmdale Elementary · 0.5 mi away4,312th of 5,659
ELA 35% ▲3 · Math 20% ▼8Compare - –Palmdale Discovery CenterPalmdale Elementary · 0.6 mi awayCompare
- #5231Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 0.8 mi away5,231st of 5,659
ELA 21% ▼11 · Math 16% ▼12Compare - #1180Cottonwood ElementaryWestside Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away1,180th of 5,659
ELA 66% ▲34 · Math 56% ▲28Compare - #5474Yucca ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.5 mi away5,474th of 5,659
ELA 17% ▼15 · Math 12% ▼16Compare - #2676Palmdale Learning PlazaPalmdale Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,676th of 5,659
ELA 51% ▲19 · Math 32% ▲4Compare - #4450Palm Tree ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.9 mi away4,450th of 5,659
ELA 30% ▼2 · Math 23% ▼5Compare - #3537Anaverde HillsWestside Union Elementary · 2.1 mi away3,537th of 5,659
ELA 44% ▲12 · Math 23% ▼5Compare
What school district is Ocotillo Elementary in?
Ocotillo Elementary is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Ocotillo Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ocotillo Elementary 3,981st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ocotillo Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, Black 17%, White 7%, Two or more races 3% (611 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ocotillo 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.