Golden Poppy Elementary

Golden Poppy Elementary is a regular public school located in the suburban area of Palmdale, California. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade students, Golden Poppy Elementary has an enrollment of 494 pupils and employs 19 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 26 to 1. The academic performance at Golden Poppy Elementary shows areas where improvement is needed, with 22% of students proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA) and reading, and 20% proficient or above in math.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.3 out of 10, placing it at the 15th percentile among California schools. Golden Poppy Elementary focuses on student development and providing a supportive educational environment for its diverse community. Located in a large suburban area, the school serves as an integral part of the local neighborhood, offering opportunities for students to engage with their peers and educators in meaningful ways.

With its commitment to continuous improvement and a strong sense of community, Golden Poppy Elementary is situated in Palmdale’s vibrant suburban landscape.

While current test scores at Golden Poppy Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Golden Poppy Elementary is 26:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.