Ocotillo Elementary vs Palm Tree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocotillo Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Palm Tree Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale, California | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3548 of 5,693 | #4878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40162 of 50,301 | #47267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 588 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocotillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 15.8).
- •Ocotillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Ocotillo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Ocotillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 91.1%).
- •Palm Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.9 vs 28.0).
- •Ocotillo Elementary is the larger school with 588 students compared with 564.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ocotillo Elementary better than Palm Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocotillo Elementary ranks higher (27.4 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ocotillo Elementary and Palm Tree Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocotillo Elementary: 588. Palm Tree Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocotillo Elementary and Palm Tree Elementary rank in California?
Ocotillo Elementary is 3548th of 5,693 and Palm Tree Elementary is 4878th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).