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

About Ocotillo Elementary

Ocotillo Elementary is a public school in Palmdale, California, that serves students in grades K–5 as part of the Palmdale Elementary School District. It is in a big suburban area. There are about 611 students at the school and about 22 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of about 28:1, which is higher than the district average. Ocotillo Elementary has a diverse student body, with 48% female and 52% male students. About 80% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Most of the students are minorities, which is in line with the demographics of the community around the school. Ocotillo Elementary's main focus is on teaching basic reading and math skills. They also have programs to help students who are learning English or need extra help with their schoolwork. According to data from U.S. News, about 32% of students are proficient or above in math, and 34% are proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA). This shows that they are doing okay in school but could do better. Overall, Ocotillo Elementary is known for having a diverse, high-need student body and providing a structured learning environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%

Reading 34%

State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 34% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

611

Total Students

$105367

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.71%

Asian 1.96%

Hispanic 70.7%

Black 16.53%

Two+ Races 3.27%

Native Am. 0.49%

White

6.71%

Asian

1.96%

Hispanic

70.7%

Black

16.53%

Two+ Races

3.27%

Native Am.

0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 611

48.12%

294 Female

51.88%

317 Male

Student Population

611 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Ocotillo Elementary Contact Information

Address

38737 Ocotillo School Dr., Palmdale, CA, 93551

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Phone

(661) 947-9987

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Website

http://www.palmdalesd.org/oc

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: 8:55 AM to 3:33 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

Ocotillo Elementary School is very excited! The school recently had a PTA Skate Night, which was a fun night for everyone in the community. The Palmdale School District has also spent money to make the play areas at Ocotillo Elementary better, like fixing up the playgrounds and putting in new running tracks. The school is also getting ready for the new school year with events like "Meet the Teacher Night."

FAQ

Q1. What do families do at Ocotillo Elementary?

Ans. Families should stay involved by talking to each other a lot, going to school events, and working together to help students learn better both at home and at school.

Q2. Does the school take food allergies into account?

Ans. Yes, the nurse and classroom staff can help you make individual plans.

Q3. What type of learning does Ocotillo Elementary emphasize?

Ans. Ocotillo Elementary emphasizes active learning techniques that facilitate critical thinking, collaboration among peers, and the establishment of robust academic foundations within a secure environment.

Q4. What do families do at Ocotillo Elementary?

Ans. Families should stay involved by talking to each other a lot, going to school events, and working together to help students learn better both at home and at school.

Q5. What kind of learning space does Ocotillo Elementary offer?

Ans. The school has a structured but welcoming environment that makes students want to learn and try new things.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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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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