Las Palmas Elementary School

477 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Las Palmas Elementary School serves 969 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 69%
  • : 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Las Palmas Elementary School's student population of 969 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
969 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Las Palmas Elementary School is 0.45, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(10-11)
69%
58%
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(10-11)
54%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Las Palmas Elementary School?
969 students attend Las Palmas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Las Palmas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Palmas Elementary School?
Las Palmas Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Las Palmas Elementary School offer ?
Las Palmas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Las Palmas Elementary School part of?
Las Palmas Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 969 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 69%
  • : 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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