Mesquite Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palmdale, California 93552 · Palmdale Elementary
#4316 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#44540 of 50,301 nationally
About Mesquite Elementary
Mesquite Elementary is a public elementary located in Palmdale, in the Palmdale Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 582 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4316th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 582.
There are 37 schools in Palmdale; Mesquite Elementary ranks 12th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mesquite Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mesquite Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
989 students · 980 m away
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,059 students · 1.2 km away
Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 1.2 km away
Cimarron Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students · 1.6 km away
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 1.7 km away
Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students · 1.9 km away
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,259 students · 2.1 km away
Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students · 2.5 km away
Desert Rose Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
614 students · 2.6 km away
Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mesquite Elementary a good school?
Mesquite Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 20.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4316 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mesquite Elementary rank in California?
Mesquite Elementary ranks #4316 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #44540 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mesquite Elementary?
Mesquite Elementary had 582 students in 2025.
Is Mesquite Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mesquite Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mesquite Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mesquite Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.