Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palms 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Palms Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palms Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Palms Elementary School?
248 students attend Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Palms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palms Elementary School?
Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palms Elementary School offer ?
Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palms Elementary School part of?
Palms Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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