Palms Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Palms Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Palms Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palms Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Palms Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palms Elementary School's ranking?
Palms Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Palms Elementary School?
522 students attend Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Palms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% 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 Palms Elementary School?
Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palms Elementary School offer ?
Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Palms Elementary School part of?
Palms Elementary School is part of ABC Unified School District.
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