Palm Elementary School
Palm Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palm Elementary School is 0.22, 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)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Elementary School?
296 students attend Palm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Palm Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Elementary School?
Palm Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palm Elementary School offer ?
Palm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Elementary School part of?
Palm Elementary School is part of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.
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