Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto Elementary School serves 812 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Palmetto Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Palmetto Elementary School's student population of 812 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 812 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Palmetto Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6365 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fontana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 438 students
0.8 miles
17777 Merrill Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5070 0.8 K-5 438 - Fontana Randall Pepper Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 600 students
0.9 miles
16613 Randall Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5730 0.9 K-5 600 - Bloomington Mary B. Lewis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 694 students
1.0 miles
18040 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 876-4236 1.0 K-6 694 - Fontana South Tamarind Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 698 students
1.0 miles
8561 Tamarind Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5760 1.0 K-5 698 - Fontana Cypress Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 684 students
1.1 miles
9751 Cypress Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 357-5460 1.1 K-5 684
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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