Palm Crest Elementary School

5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palm Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 87%
  • : 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Palm Crest Elementary School's student population of 608 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
608 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Palm Crest Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
87%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Crest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
88%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Crest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
35%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Palm Crest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Palm Crest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
38%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Palm Crest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palm Crest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palm Crest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Palm Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada Elementary School, Paradise Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Crest Elementary School?
608 students attend Palm Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Palm Crest Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Crest Elementary School?
Palm Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palm Crest Elementary School offer ?
Palm Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Palm Crest Elementary School part of?
Palm Crest Elementary School is part of La Canada Unified School District.

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Spring Break (PCR Calendar)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (PCR Calendar)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
Last day of School (PCR Calendar)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 87%
  • : 88%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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