Las Palmas

1900 E. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Las Palmas serves 566 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Las Palmas's student population of 566 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Las Palmas is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Las Palmas 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
43%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Las Palmas 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
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
85%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Las Palmas and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
2%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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.
Diversity Score
0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Las Palmas and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Las Palmas and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Las Palmas and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Las Palmas often compared to?
Las Palmasis often viewed alongside schools like Foster 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 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Las Palmas?
566 students attend Las Palmas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Las Palmas students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Las Palmas offer ?
Las Palmas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Las Palmas part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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