Palmetto Elementary School
- Palmetto Elementary School serves 855 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Palmetto Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Palmetto Elementary School's student population of 855 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 855 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palmetto Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmetto Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7349 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palmetto Elementary School is Fontana High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fontana Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dolores Huerta International Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fontana Dolores Huerta International Academy Grades: K-5 | 336 students
0.8 miles
17777 Merrill Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5070 0.8 K-5 336 - Fontana Randall Pepper Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 636 students
0.9 miles
16613 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5730 0.9 K-5 636 - Bloomington Mary B. Lewis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 720 students
1.0 miles
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909)876-4236 1.0 K-6 720 - Fontana South Tamarind Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 742 students
1.0 miles
8561 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5760 1.0 K-5 742 - Fontana Cypress Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 781 students
1.1 miles
9751 Cypress Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909)357-5460 1.1 K-5 781
School Reviews
| 2 Don't bring kids here, low quality school. absolutely no events for children. RUDE OFFICE STAFF AND TEACHERS. - Posted by Parent - efesi |
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