Daisy Gibson Elementary Overview, Programs &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Daisy Gibson Elementary

Daisy Gibson Elementary is a public K–8 school in Palmdale, California, which is in the Antelope Valley, on the edge of a rural area. There are about 641 students in kindergarten through eighth grade at the school. There are also about 24 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor. This means that there are about 27 students for every teacher, which is more than the average for the district. Daisy Gibson Elementary follows California state standards and focuses on the four main subjects: English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. There are district resources and specific academic interventions available to help students who need extra help in the classroom. According to U.S. News, only 20% of students are good enough at math and 23% are good enough at reading and English language arts (ELA). This is less than the average for the state. There are a lot of minority students at the school, and the gender ratio is 49% female and 51% male. About 87% of the students come from families with low incomes, which shows how important the school is for meeting the needs of many families.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%

Reading 23%

State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 23% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

641

Total Students

$115074

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.96%

Asian 0.16%

Hispanic 93.29%

Black 2.96%

Two+ Races 0.47%

Native Am. 0.16%

White

2.96%

Asian

0.16%

Hispanic

93.29%

Black

2.96%

Two+ Races

0.47%

Native Am.

0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 641

48.99%

314 Female

51.01%

327 Male

Student Population

641 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

641 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Daisy Gibson Elementary Contact Information

Address

9650 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA, 93591

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Phone

(661) 944-6590

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Website

http://www.keppelunion.org/daisygibsonelementaryschool

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Daisy Gibson Elementary School is very excited! Recently, the school had Spirit Week, which showed how much the students cared about each other and how well they could work together. The Daisy Gibson Soccer Team also made it to the Championship Game in the Keppel Union School District Soccer Tournament. The track team won 12 medals, which shows how good they are at sports. The school also had "Coffee with the Principal," which made parents and staff feel like they were all part of the same community.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have a set schedule?

Ans. Coursework allows for flexible pacing, with teachers checking in on students from time to time.

Q2. Are there chances to do things outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join art clubs, music programs, and seasonal activities to help them learn in the classroom.

Q3. How do families stay up to date?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with parents through regular updates and events.

Q4. What programs does the School have to help kids learn?

Ans. The school has many programs, like arts, technology, physical education, and group projects, that help all students become more creative, think critically, and solve problems.

Q5. Do students get to do things outside of school?

Ans. Students can join music, sports, clubs, arts programs, and STEM activities that help them become better people, work together, and become leaders outside of school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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