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Barrel Springs Elementary School

3636 Ponderosa Way
Palmdale, CA 93550
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Bottom 50%
Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barrel Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barrel Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Barrel Springs Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Barrel Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrel Springs Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6404 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
30%
34%
29%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrel Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Barrel Springs Elementary School is ranked #6404 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barrel Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Barrel Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gregg Anderson Academy, Sulphur Springs Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barrel Springs Elementary School?
618 students attend Barrel Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Barrel Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrel Springs Elementary School?
Barrel Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barrel Springs Elementary School offer ?
Barrel Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barrel Springs Elementary School part of?
Barrel Springs Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   4/14/2014
Mrs Benites is amazing my son had her.And thought she was the best teacher ever
- Posted by Parent - Aurel

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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